Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शुकस्यैतद वचः शरुत्वा वयासः परमविस्मितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

शुकस्यैतद वचः शरुत्वा वयासः परमविस्मितः
अनध्याय निमित्ते ऽसमिन्न इदं वचनम अब्रवीत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka captures Vyasa’s astonishment at Shuka’s question and the response it provokes.

Translations

English Translation

Upon hearing Shuka’s question, Vyasa is greatly astonished. This indicates the depth of inquiry that arises from sincere curiosity and emphasizes the importance of such questions in philosophical discourse.

हिंदी अनुवाद

शुक के प्रश्न को सुनकर व्यास अत्यंत चकित हो जाते हैं। यह सिद्ध करता है कि गहरी जिज्ञासा से प्रकट होने वाले प्रश्न कितने महत्वपूर्ण होते हैं और यह दार्शनिक विचार-विमर्श में ऐसे प्रश्नों का महत्व दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This moment embodies the theme of learning and the surprises that come with genuine inquiry, a recurring motif in Shanti Parva.

Meaning

Vyasa’s astonishment reflects how insightful questions can sometimes reveal more than expected, prompting deeper exploration.

Application

The verse encourages learners to ask insightful questions and remain open to the surprises that come from those inquiries in their educational journeys.