Mahabharata Shanti Parva – असंभवे शरियॊ राजन हीनस्य सचिवादिभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

असंभवे शरियॊ राजन हीनस्य सचिवादिभिः
दैवे परतिनिविष्टे च किं शरेयॊ मन्यते भवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the wisdom of counsel given circumstances beyond control.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker addresses a king, inquiring about the efficacy of advice given to a ruler who feels powerless due to divine predetermined fate. This highlights the complexity of governance in unpredictable situations.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक राजा से पूछता है कि किस प्रकार की सलाह एक हनन महसूस करने वाले शासक को दी जा सकती है, जब वह भाग्य के पूर्व निर्धारित परिणामों के कारण अधीन है। यह अनियंत्रित स्थितियों में शासन की जटिलता को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse deals with the king’s uncertainties and the limitations of external counsel in dire circumstances.

Meaning

This verse captures the dilemma of leadership when faced with fate, emphasizing that sometimes circumstances are beyond human control.

Application

In leadership, it is crucial to recognize when external advice may not yield change and to focus on internal resilience and action instead.