Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 8878
Shloka (श्लोक)
[वि]जानाम्य अहं दयूतम अनर्थमूलं; कृतश च यत्नॊ ऽसय मया निवारणे
राजा तु मां पराहिनॊत तवत्सकाशं; शरुत्वा विद्वञ शरेय इहाचरस्व
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka acknowledges the speaker’s awareness of the perils of gambling.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The speaker expresses acknowledgment of the inherent dangers of gambling, indicating previous efforts to avoid it that were ultimately overridden by royal commands. The message effectively portrays the struggle between personal wisdom and authority.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक वक्ता की जुए के inherent खतरों के प्रति जागरूकता को व्यक्त करता है। वह बताता है कि उसने जुए से बचने के लिए प्रयास किए, लेकिन उन्हें राजकीय आदेशों द्वारा दरकिनार कर दिया गया।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse also appears within the Sabha Parva, addressing moral conflicts faced by individuals in royal settings.
🧘 Meaning
It highlights the tension between virtue and royal decree, prompting reflection on personal ethics in leadership contexts.
🌟 Application
The principles in this shloka remind us to remain true to our values, even when external pressures dictate otherwise.
