Shloka (श्लोक)
धरुवं विनाशॊ नृप कौरवाणां; न वै शरेयॊ धृतराष्ट्रः परैति
यथा पर्णे पुष्करस्येव सिक्तं; जलं न तिष्ठेत पथ्यम उक्तं तथास्मिन
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka conveys that destruction is inevitable for those who act unethically, comparing it to water that cannot be held on a wet leaf.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This verse illustrates that just like water cannot rest on a wet leaf forever, the authority of Dhritarashtra cannot endure due to his unethical actions as a ruler. It emphasizes the inevitable downfall of those who stray from the path of righteousness.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि जैसे पानी गीले पत्ते पर लंबे समय तक नहीं ठहर सकता, वैसे ही धृतराष्ट्र की सत्ता उनके अनैतिक कार्यों के कारण लंबे समय तक टिक नहीं सकती। यहां अनैतिकता का अनिवार्य विनाश बताया गया है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
Found in the Vana Parva, this verse highlights the consequences faced by rulers who fail to uphold their moral responsibilities.
🧘 Meaning
It reminds one that violations of dharma result in unavoidable consequences, akin to how ephemeral water is on a leaf.
🌟 Application
Adhering to dharma provides stability, while unethical actions lead to inevitable downfall—not only for individuals but for entire legacies.
