Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तत्र राजसहस्रैश च कुरुभिश चाभिसंवृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तत्र राजसहस्रैश च कुरुभिश चाभिसंवृतम
धार्तराष्ट्रं महाबाहुं ददर्शासीनम आसने

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the sight of Dhritarashtra seated among the Kauravas, surrounded by a thousand kings.

Translations

English Translation

The place was thronged with thousands of kings, and there sat Dhritarashtra, the mighty one among the Kauravas, on his throne. The majesty of the assembly was evident, indicating the tense atmosphere of the upcoming events.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वहाँ हजारों राजाओं से घिरे हुए कुरुबंधुओं के बीच धृतराष्ट्र महान बलशाली आसन पर बैठे थे। सभा की महत्ता स्पष्ट थी, जो आगामी घटनाओं के तनाव को दर्शा रहा था।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears during the Udyoga Parva, where alliances and enmities are sharpened prior to the great war.

Meaning

It emphasizes the royal dignity of Dhritarashtra and the importance of his position in the Kaurava hierarchy, reflecting the stakes involved.

Application

This shloka can be a reminder of the weight that leadership carries and the responsibility of decision-making in crucial times.