Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – एवम उक्तॊ हृषीकेशॊ गुडाकेशेन भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवम उक्तॊ हृषीकेशॊ गुडाकेशेन भारत
सेनयॊर उभयॊर मध्ये सथापयित्वा रथॊत्तमम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna to place his chariot in between the two armies.

Translations

English Translation

Thus instructed, Krishna placed Arjuna’s chariot in the middle of both armies, allowing him to observe the warriors gathered for battle. This moment represents a critical turning point for Arjuna as he prepares to engage in the fight.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस प्रकार बोले गए, कृष्ण ने अर्जुन का रथ दोनों सेनाओं के बीच रखा, जिससे उसे युद्ध के लिए एकत्रित योद्धाओं को देखने का अवसर मिला। यह क्षण अर्जुन के लिए एक निर्णायक मोड़ का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Bhishma Parva, this shloka marks the moment just before the beginning of the great Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

This moment signifies the importance of awareness and understanding one’s surroundings before taking action.

Application

One can learn from this shloka the value of observation and strategizing before making decisions in life.