Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – इष्टान दारांश च पुत्रांश च न चान्यं यद वचॊ भवेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

इष्टान दारांश च पुत्रांश च न चान्यं यद वचॊ भवेत
अर्हते याचमानाय परदेयं तद वचॊ भवेत
अप्य अवाच्यं वदत्य एव स तृतीयॊ गुणः समृतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should stick to their own and not to others while delivering requests, showing the value of personal relations.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights that one should not speak beyond their immediate kin, whether it be regarding one’s beloved, children, or possessions. It also emphasizes the virtue of being generous with what is due to others and suggests a deeper consideration of relationships.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इंगित करता है कि व्यक्ति को अपने रिश्तेदारों के अलावा किसी और के बारे में बात नहीं करनी चाहिए, चाहे वो प्रिय हो, संतान हो या संपत्ति। यह दूसरों के प्रति उदारता के गुण को भी महत्वपूर्ण बताता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the ethical considerations of speech and relationships in the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It reminds us that familial ties should influence our interactions, advocating for loyalty and respect.

Application

This principle encourages us to foster close relations by focusing our communications within our trusted circles, enhancing social harmony.