Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न चाहं कं चिद अत्यर्थम अपराधम अरिंदम

Shloka (श्लोक)
[न]न चाहं कं चिद अत्यर्थम अपराधम अरिंदम
विचिन्तयन परपश्यामि सुसूक्ष्मम अपि केशव
⚡ Quick Meaning
Krishna denies any significant offenses and questions his critics’ perceptions.
Translations
English Translation
In this verse, Krishna asserts that he does not see any substantial wrongdoing that he is being blamed for by others, urging that even the smallest actions are often scrutinized. This reflects his frustration and confusion over the misjudgments against him.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में, कृष्ण यह बताते हैं कि वे उन पर लगाए गए आरोपों में किसी भी महत्वपूर्ण अपराध को नहीं देखते, साथ में कहते हैं कि सबसे छोटे कार्यों को भी अक्सर जांचा जाता है। यह उनके प्रति उठते गलतफहमियों का प्रदर्शन करता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka appears in Udyoga Parva, underlining the prevalent misunderstandings during the pre-war preparations.
Meaning
It reflects the tension between perception and reality, where actions are often misinterpreted amidst conflict.
Application
This teaches us to strive for clearer communication to avoid misunderstandings that arise from assumptions.
