Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 4614
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Shloka (श्लोक)
पितृतः पराप्तवान राज्यं पाण्डुर आत्मगुणैः पुरा
तवम अप्य अगुण संयॊगात पराप्तं राज्यं न लब्धवान
⚡ Quick Meaning
The speaker reflects on the unearned kingdom attributed to their father, despite lacking merit.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This verse discusses how the kingdom was inherited from the father Pandu, yet it is acknowledged that the person speaking has not deserved it due to their own lack of qualities. The comparison highlights the importance of earned accomplishments over mere inheritance.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि यह राज्य पाण्डु से विरासत में मिला है, लेकिन वक्ता यह स्वीकार करता है कि उसने अपनी गुणों के अभाव के कारण इसे नहीं कमाया। यह तुलना इस बात पर जोर देती है कि केवल विरासत पर निर्भर रहना महत्वपूर्ण नहीं है, बल्कि योग्यताएँ भी ज़रूरी हैं।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse is set in the Adi Parva, emphasizing the struggles of the Pandavas regarding their rightful claim to the throne.
🧘 Meaning
The essence of this shloka revolves around the tension between birthright and personal merit, symbolizing the internal conflicts faced by the characters.
🌟 Application
The lesson teaches us the value of striving for personal merit and integrity, rather than relying solely on inherited assets or privileges.
