Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यद्य अदेयं पुरा दत्तं राज्यं परवतॊ मम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद्य अदेयं पुरा दत्तं राज्यं परवतॊ मम
अज्ञानाद वा भयाद वापि मयि बाले जनार्दन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the validity of previously given gifts due to ignorance or fear.

Translations

English Translation

Here, the speaker reflects on a kingdom granted in the past, which has become uncertain due to ignorance or fear. The speaker seeks reassurance from Janardana (Krishna) about these lost rights.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ, वक्ता उस राज्य की बात करता है जो उसे पहले दिया गया था, लेकिन अब अज्ञान या भय के चलते अनिश्चित हो गया है। वक्ता इन खोए हुए अधिकारों के लिए जनार्दन (कृष्ण) से आश्वासन चाहता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the despair of losing a status over time, illustrating how perceptions can change drastically.

Meaning

It shows how ignorance or fear can impact rights that were once granted, emphasizing the fragility of such situations.

Application

In contemporary life, this shloka teaches us about the conditions and challenges over which we have little control, urging adaptability and resilience.