Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 8473
Shloka (श्लोक)
एवम एष नृपः पापः शिशुपालः सुमन्दधीः
तवां समाह्वयते वीर गॊविन्द वरदर्पितः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka discusses the sinful nature of Shishupal, calling upon the mighty Govinda for a challenge.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The speaker here refers to Shishupal as a sinful king who boldly challenges Krishna, underscoring the depths of his arrogance and folly, thus drawing divine attention to the challenge laid against a supreme being.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यहां वक्ता शिशुपाल को एक पापी राजा के रूप में संदर्भित कर रहे हैं, जो कृष्ण को साहसपूर्वक चुनौती देते हैं, इस प्रकार उनकी घमंड और मूर्खता की गहराई को उजागर करते हैं, और एक महान व्यक्तित्व के खिलाफ चुनौती पर ईश्वरीय ध्यान आकर्षित करते हैं।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka is embedded in the dialogues of the Sabha Parva, surrounding the events influenced by Shishupal’s enmity toward Krishna.
🧘 Meaning
The shloka illustrates the perils of pride and how one’s sinful nature may lead to a challenge against the divine will.
🌟 Application
This serves as a reminder of the consequences of arrogance, suggesting that disrespect towards authority can lead to one’s downfall.
