Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कुले जातस्य शूरस्य परवित्तेषु गृध्यतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कुले जातस्य शूरस्य परवित्तेषु गृध्यतः
आच्छिन्नं राज्यम आक्रम्य कॊपं कस्य न दीपयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses the futility of anger and greed in a noble person’s life when their kingdom is attacked.

Translations

English Translation

The verse emphasizes that a valiant person born into a noble family, when subjected to greed, cannot contain their anger when their realm is threatened. It draws attention to the inherent duty of a warrior to defend their territory with valor.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक शूरवीर जो कुलीन परिवार में जन्मा है, जब लालच का सामना करता है, तो उसके राज्य की रक्षा करते समय वह अपनी संवेगों को कैसे नियंत्रित नहीं कर सकता। यह एक योद्धा के कर्तव्य पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

The Udyoga Parva deals with the intricacies of war and politics. This specific shloka highlights the psychological aspects of warriors facing aggression.

Meaning

It symbolizes the struggle between an individual’s noble heritage and their emotional responses to conflict, particularly the instinct to protect.

Application

This teaches us that, despite our noble backgrounds or virtues, we must be vigilant against negative emotions like greed and anger in the face of threats.