Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कथम एषां तदा तत्र पार्थानाम अपलायिनाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कथम एषां तदा तत्र पार्थानाम अपलायिनाम
परकाशम अभवद रात्रौ कथं कुरुषु संजय

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions how those who fled the scene were perceived on that night.

Translations

English Translation

How was the radiance of the fleeing Parthas (the sons of Pritha) perceived that night in Kurukshetra? This is a query posed to Sanjay by Dhritarashtra.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कुरुक्षेत्र में उस रात पलायन करने वाले पार्थों की आभा कैसे थी? यह प्रश्न धृतराष्ट्र द्वारा संजय से पूछा गया है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the concerns of the Kaurava king about the morale of the Pandavas during intense conflict.

Meaning

The focus is on the significance of one’s presence and the atmosphere created in the midst of battle and chaos.

Application

It reminds us of the importance of courage and perception in difficult times; even those who appear to retreat carry stories and emotions.