Mahabharata Virata Parva – अद्य दुर्यॊधनस्याहं शल्यं हृदि चिरस्थितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अद्य दुर्यॊधनस्याहं शल्यं हृदि चिरस्थितम
स मूलम उद्धरिष्यामि बीभत्सुं पातयन रथात

⚡ Quick Meaning

I will uproot the core of the Kauravas and bring destruction to their chariots.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reveals the speaker’s determination to target Duryodhana and eliminate the very foundation of his force, Shalya, thereby causing chaos and destruction among the Kauravas’ ranks.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वक्ता के दृढ़ संकल्प को दर्शाता है कि वह दुर्योधन को निशाना बना कर उनके बल की नींव, शल्य, को नष्ट करेगा, जिससे कौरवों के बीच अफरा-तफरी और विनाश होगा।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs in a critical strategic moment in the Virata Parva, highlighting the protagonist’s aggressive stance against the Kauravas.

Meaning

The speaker’s resolve serves as an allegory for confronting one’s fears and adversaries to achieve victory.

Application

It teaches us the importance of decisiveness and action in the face of formidable opposition.