Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बन्धम आज्ञापयाम आस मम चापि सुयॊधनः

Shloka (श्लोक)
बन्धम आज्ञापयाम आस मम चापि सुयॊधनः
न च तं लब्धवान कामं दुरात्मा शासनातिगः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka discusses the situation where a command is issued, yet the desires of a wicked person remain unfulfilled.
Translations
English Translation
The verse conveys how a binding command was given by a cunning character like Duryodhana, but his wickedness ultimately failed to achieve his desires, underscoring the futility of immoral ambitions.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक चालाक व्यक्ति जैसे सुयोधन द्वारा एक आदेश दिया गया था, लेकिन उसकी दुष्टता ने अंततः उसकी इच्छाओं को पूरा नहीं होने दिया, जो कि अमोरल आकांक्षाओं की व्यर्थता को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
Featured in the Udyoga Parva, this highlights the consequences of unethical ambitions and the limits of power.
Meaning
The shloka illustrates the conflict between moral authority and unethical intentions, showing how the latter often leads to failure.
Application
This serves as a reminder to pursue righteous goals rather than succumbing to the allure of power at any cost.
