Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – राजा तु धृतराष्ट्रॊ ऽयं वयॊवृद्धॊ न शाम्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

राजा तु धृतराष्ट्रॊ ऽयं वयॊवृद्धॊ न शाम्यति
मत्तः पुत्र मदेनैव विधर्मे पथि वर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This king, Dhritarashtra, aged and blind, continues to stray from the path of righteousness.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka sheds light on King Dhritarashtra’s inability to adhere to dharma despite his age and blindness. It highlights his tendency to be led astray, prioritizing his son’s interests over righteousness, thus causing further chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राजा धृतराष्ट्र की धर्म के पालन में असमर्थता पर प्रकाश डालता है। उनकी उम्र और अंधेपन के बावजूद, वह अपने पुत्र के हितों को धर्म से ऊपर रखते हैं, जिससे और अधिक अराजकता उत्पन्न होती है।

Commentary

Context

Situated in Udyoga Parva, this verse symbolizes the moral conflicts faced by ruling powers.

Meaning

It presents a stark warning about the consequences of prioritizing personal attachments over ethical governance.

Application

This encourages leaders to uphold righteousness as a guiding principle, reminding them that ethical integrity is vital to ensure harmony in society.