Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एतद वित्तं तद अभवद यद उद्दध्रे युधिष्ठिरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतद वित्तं तद अभवद यद उद्दध्रे युधिष्ठिरः
षॊडशाष्टौ चतुर्विंशत सहस्रं भारलक्षणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka underlines the wealth that was amassed under Yudhishthira’s leadership.

Translations

English Translation

It is noted that the wealth accumulated by Yudhishthira reached six thousand eighteen thousand while preparing for the Yagya, symbolizing not just material wealth but also cultural richness connected with the event, emphasizing the response to divine authority.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि युधिष्ठिर के नेतृत्व में जो धन जमा किया गया वह छः हजार अठारह हजार था, जो यज्ञ की तैयारी के दौरान न केवल भौतिक संपत्ति को प्रतीत करता है बल्कि उससे जुड़े सांस्कृतिक समृद्धि को भी दर्शाता है, जो दिव्य तथ्य के प्रति प्रतिक्रिया देती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects the immense financial and spiritual preparations taken by Yudhishthira for the grand ritual, revealing the blend of earthliness and divinity in royal activities.

Meaning

The figure given indicates not just the success of the Pandavas but their deep engagement with religious practices aimed at appeasing divinity.

Application

This shloka teaches us the importance of combining economic resources with spiritual intentions when undertaking significant tasks or missions.