Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धयायमानेषु सैन्येषु दुःखं पराप्तेषु भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

[स]धयायमानेषु सैन्येषु दुःखं पराप्तेषु भारत
बलानां मध्यमानानां शरुत्वा निनदम उत्तमम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse expresses the profound distress experienced by the warriors as they ponder their fate amidst the ongoing conflict.

Translations

English Translation

The verse speaks to the sorrow encountered by the armies, reflecting on how the powerful warriors lament their lost state of glory and the ensuing what-ifs of the battle, leading to feelings of mutual despair.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन सेनाओं के दु:ख को व्यक्त करता है जो युद्ध के दौरान अपनी खोई हुई महिमा के बारे में सोचते हैं, जिससे उनके बीच सामूहिक निराशा की भावना बढ़ती है।

Commentary

Context

The context is steeped in the emotional turbulence of warfare, where feelings of hopelessness emerge as warriors reflect upon their losses and the consequences of their choices.

Meaning

This highlights the emotional baggage that accompanies warfare, stressing the need for awareness of mental wellbeing in combat situations.

Application

This shloka serves to remind leaders and warriors of the importance of mental fortitude, especially in the face of adversity, and the need for strategic patience.