Mahabharata Vana Parva – यदि वा न निहन्स्य एनम अद्येन्द्रॊ ऽयं भविष्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदि वा न निहन्स्य एनम अद्येन्द्रॊ ऽयं भविष्यति
तरैलॊक्यं संनिगृह्यास्मांस तवां च शक्र महाबलः

⚡ Quick Meaning

If Indra does not strike him down today, he will become a great power across the three worlds.

Translations

English Translation

The verse warns Indra that if he does not defeat Skanda today, the young warrior will undoubtedly become a great force dominant in the three realms of existence. It highlights the urgent need for action in the face of potential threat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इंद्र को चेतावनी देता है कि यदि आज वह सकंद को न हराते हैं, तो वह निश्चित रूप से तीनों लोकों में एक प्रबल शक्ति बन जाएगा। इसमें संभावित खतरे के समक्ष त्वरित कार्रवाई की आवश्यकता को उजागर किया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the pressing nature of power dynamics in the Vana Parva, illustrating the urgency felt by the gods regarding Skanda’s potential.

Meaning

The urgency expressed in the shloka serves as a reminder of the implications of inaction against rising threats in any form, not just in mythology but in life.

Application

This serves as a motivation for leaders to decisively confront challenges before they evolve into larger issues that could affect many.