Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 6236
Shloka (श्लोक)
अथ धर्मेण राज्यं तवं पराप्तवान भरतर्षभ
ते ऽपि राज्यम अनुप्राप्ताः पूर्वम एवेति मे मतिः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Duryodhana accuses the Pandavas of obtaining the kingdom through virtue, suggesting it is unfounded.
📖 Translations
English Translation
Duryodhana asserts that if you have attained the kingdom through dharma, then my belief is that the Pandavas have not received their rightful share of the kingdom earlier, contradicting their claimed righteousness.
हिंदी अनुवाद
दुर्योधन यह कहता है कि यदि आप धर्म के माध्यम से राज्य प्राप्त कर चुके हैं, तो मेरा मानना है कि पाण्डवों ने पहले अपने हिस्से का राज्य नहीं प्राप्त किया था, जो उनकी कथित धर्मपरायणता के खिलाफ है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This dialogue represents Duryodhana’s assertion that the transient nature of dharma questions the legitimacy of the Pandavas’ claims.
🧘 Meaning
The shloka underlines the complexity of rightful ownership and the subjective interpretations of righteousness.
🌟 Application
This shloka can serve as a reminder to evaluate the means by which we achieve our goals, questioning whether they uphold our principles.
