Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – परत्याख्याय पुनर यान्तम अब्रवीद राजसत्तमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परत्याख्याय पुनर यान्तम अब्रवीद राजसत्तमः
शुल्कं परदीयतां मह्यं ततॊ वेत्स्यसि मे सुताम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the king’s intent to establish a bride price for Satyavati.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, the king asserts that after refusing to give Satyavati away, he brought forth a proposal for a bride price, indicating a significant exchange in relationships that reflect the societal norms of the time.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में राजा अपनी मंशा व्यक्त करते हैं कि सत्यवती को न देने के बाद, उन्होंने दहेज के लिए एक प्रस्ताव लाया, जो उस समय के सामाजिक मानदंडों को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in Anushasana Parva, this reflects the societal customs regarding marriage and negotiations.

Meaning

This portrays the complexities of relationships and the values attached to them in ancient society.

Application

This encourages an understanding of the traditions in marriage while fostering respect for mutual consent and values in relationships.