Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एष भीष्मः शांतनवॊ देवैः सर्वैर निवारितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एष भीष्मः शांतनवॊ देवैः सर्वैर निवारितः
निवर्तस्व रणाद अस्माद इति चैव परचॊदितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This is Bhishma, the son of Shantanu, who is restrained by all the gods; therefore, turn back from battle, as motivated by this acknowledgment.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the divine intervention in restraining Bhishma and indicates that turning away from battle is justified, affirming respect towards powerful forces at play.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भीष्म जो शांतनु का पुत्र है, द्वारा सभी देवताओं द्वारा रोके जाने पर ध्यान आकर्षित करते हुए युद्ध से पलटना उचित है, यह बताते हुए कि यह समझना जरूरी है।

Commentary

Context

This moment shows the weight of divine power and its influence in human affairs, especially during the critical moments of conflict.

Meaning

The shloka implies the importance of recognizing higher powers and not engaging recklessly in confrontations, especially when restraining forces are present.

Application

This can be applied in today’s life, where recognizing the limits of one’s power can prevent unnecessary conflicts and invoke a sense of humility.