Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तं परे नाभ्यवर्तन्त मर्त्या मृत्युम इव आगतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तं परे नाभ्यवर्तन्त मर्त्या मृत्युम इव आगतम
अथान्यं रथम आस्थाय हार्दिक्यॊ ऽपि नयवर्तत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the sense of impending doom felt by warriors as death approached on the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

As death loomed nearby, the warriors hesitated to face the inevitable, while some even retreated to seek refuge in another chariot, feeling overwhelmed by the fear of mortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब मृत्यु नजदीक थी, योद्धाओं ने अनिवार्यता का सामना करने में हिचकिचाहट दिखाई, जबकि कुछ ने तो दूसरी गाड़ी में शरण लेने के लिए पलायन किया, मृत्यु के भय से अभिभूत होकर।

Commentary

Context

This moment illustrates the psychological weight of warfare, emphasizing fear and vulnerability among the greatest of warriors.

Meaning

It portrays how the inevitability of death can paralyze even the bravest, emphasizing the fragility of human existence.

Application

This shloka teaches us to face our fears and mortality with courage and to seek support when confronting life’s most daunting challenges.