Mahabharata Vana Parva – कदा चित कुशलः कथासु; विप्रॊ ऽभयगच्छद भुवि कौरवेयान

Shloka (श्लोक)

[ततः]कदा चित कुशलः कथासु; विप्रॊ ऽभयगच्छद भुवि कौरवेयान
स तैः समेत्याथ यदृच्छयैव; वैचित्रवीर्यं नृपम अभ्यगच्छत

⚡ Quick Meaning

One day, a learned sage visited the royal lineage of the Kauravas.

Translations

English Translation

At one point, a wise sage, well-versed in the narratives of the past, found his way to the royal Kaurava lineage. By chance, he came upon Vaichitravirya, the king. This encounter was significant, as it entwined the destinies of sages and kings in the unfolding narrative of their lives.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक समय पर, एक विद्वान् ज्ञानी, जो अतीत की कथाओं में पारंगत था, कौरव कुल के शाही वंश में आया। संयोगवश, वह वैचित्रवीर्य, राजा के पास पहुँचा। यह मुठभेड़ महत्वपूर्ण थी, क्योंकि इसने साधुओं और राजाओं के भाग्य को उनके जीवन की कथा में उलझा दिया।

Commentary

Context

This verse illustrates the intersection of wisdom and royalty, highlighting the significance of sages in governance.

Meaning

It emphasizes the roles of knowledge and leadership, showing how they impact each other’s paths.

Application

We can value the contributions of both knowledge and authority in shaping our communities, aiming for balance and mutual respect.