Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततः स राजा सस्मार माम अन्तर्गतमानसः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततः स राजा सस्मार माम अन्तर्गतमानसः
तच चाहं चिन्तितं जञात्वा गतवांस तस्य दर्शनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The king, deeply pondering, recollected that I had been thinking of him and then went to see him.

Translations

English Translation

The king reflects on his thoughts of the boy and realizes the necessity to visit him. This moment of introspection reveals a leader’s responsibility toward his subjects, emphasizing the importance of caring and thoughtful action for those in distress.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा उस लड़के के प्रति अपनी सोच पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है और उसे देखने की आवश्यकता का एहसास करता है। यह आत्मनिरीक्षण का क्षण नेताओं की जिम्मेदारी को उजागर करता है, जो पीड़ितों के प्रति संवेदनशीलता और विचारशील कार्रवाई के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

In the glow of grief, the king’s realization highlights the importance of leadership in taking action when invited to collaborate with the suffering. It symbolizes the deep connection between a ruler and their subjects.

Meaning

The act of recalling one’s responsibilities indicates the weight of leadership. It emphasizes that true leaders must remain aware and actively engaged with the needs of their people.

Application

This shloka encourages leaders to introspect and act compassionately, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in governance while responding to the needs of the community.