Mahabharata Vana Parva – ततॊ दुर्यॊधनस्याङ्के वर्तन्ताम अकुतॊभयाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततॊ दुर्यॊधनस्याङ्के वर्तन्ताम अकुतॊभयाः
अधार्मिकाम इमां बुद्धिं कुर्युर मौर्ख्याद धि केवलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Let the cunning strategy of Duryodhana prevail without fear; they should execute this unrighteous intellect out of sheer folly.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes the dark tactics of Duryodhana in seeking the throne. It suggests that his advisors may act without fear and embrace unrighteousness, driven by foolishness. The shloka depicts the moral decay present in the Kaurava camp.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दु કાર્ય का अंधेरा दृष्टिकोण उजागर करता है। यह दर्शाता है कि दुर्योधन के सलाहकार बिना डर के कार्य कर सकते हैं, और केवल मूर्खता के चलते अधार्मिकता को अपनाते हैं। यह कौरव पक्ष में नैतिक गिरावट को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the larger narrative of the Mahabharata where strategies and the righteousness of actions are questioned amidst the growing conflict.

Meaning

The shloka reflects the morally ambiguous choices that characters must make, signifying how ambition can cloud judgment and lead to unethical actions.

Application

In modern settings, this warns against allowing ambition to turn us towards unethical behavior and highlights the importance of moral clarity in decision-making.