Mahabharata Vana Parva – अमर्षणं दुर्मतिं राजपुत्रं; पापात्मानं धार्तराष्ट्रं सुलुब्धम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अमर्षणं दुर्मतिं राजपुत्रं; पापात्मानं धार्तराष्ट्रं सुलुब्धम
सर्वं ममैतद वचनं समग्रं; सहामात्यं संजय शरावयेथाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka brings forth the characteristics of certain Kaurava princes.

Translations

English Translation

The verse highlights Durmukha and the ill-fated prince Duryodhana, characterizing the dark traits of such leaders and signaling the dire consequences of their actions in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दुरमुख और दुर्भाग्यशाली प्रिन्स दुर्योधन की विशेषताएँ उजागर करता है, ऐसे नेताओं के अंधेरे गुणों को चित्रित करता है और युद्ध में उनके कार्यों के गंभीर परिणामों का संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

In the buildup to the Kurukshetra war, this verse sets the tone by outlining the flawed characteristics of certain leaders, hinting at the chaotic nature of the conflict.

Meaning

The shloka underscores the moral and ethical downfalls of leaders, stressing that poor decisions can lead to disastrous outcomes.

Application

The message warns about the repercussions of unethical leadership, applicable in all realms of governance and organizational behavior.