Mahabharata Virata Parva – यदास्य तुल्यः पुरुषॊ न कश चित तत्र विद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदास्य तुल्यः पुरुषॊ न कश चित तत्र विद्यते
ततॊ वयाघ्रैश च सिंहैश च दविरदैश चाप्य अयोधयत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Wherever there is no man equal to him, the tigers and lions also do not engage in battle there.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the absence of combat when a person of great power is not present. If there is no equal foe, then even the mightiest animals like tigers and lions refrain from fighting, indicating the immense value of a worthy opponent.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात का वर्णन करता है कि जब एक शक्तिशाली व्यक्ति उपस्थित नहीं होता है, तो वहाँ युद्ध नहीं होता। यदि कोई समान प्रतिशोधी नहीं है, तो सबसे शक्तिशाली जानवर जैसे बाघ और सिंह भी लड़ाई से बचते हैं, जो एक योग्य प्रतिद्वंद्वी के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Virata Parva, where the Pandavas are disguised and highlights the futility of conflict without a suitable adversary.

Meaning

The essence emphasizes that strength and courage are validated in the presence of worthy opponents, and conflict loses its purpose otherwise.

Application

In today’s world, this can be interpreted as recognizing and valuing the competition that drives excellence in various fields.