Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अथॊतस तु मया राजन राजा विश्वावसुस तदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथॊतस तु मया राजन राजा विश्वावसुस तदा
शरूयतां यद भवान अस्मान परश्नं संपृष्टवान इह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse invites the king to listen to the question posed.

Translations

English Translation

Here, the speaker tells the king that once, in the presence of King Vishwavasu, he posed a question, which is now being presented for discussion. The emphasis is on the importance of inquiry and dialogue.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ, भाषा राजा को बताती है कि एक बार, राजा विश्वावसु की उपस्थिति में, उन्होंने एक प्रश्न किया था, जिसे अब चर्चा के लिए प्रस्तुत किया जा रहा है। यह प्रश्न पूछने और संवाद के महत्व पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, which elaborates on peace and the righteousness of inquiry.

Meaning

The emphasis here lies on the act of questioning as a scholarly virtue and the roles of kingship and inquiry.

Application

Engaging in thoughtful questions can lead to deeper understanding and knowledge within a governance context.