Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एवम उक्त्वा ययौ वयासॊ धृतराष्ट्राय धीमते

Shloka (श्लोक)

[व]एवम उक्त्वा ययौ वयासॊ धृतराष्ट्राय धीमते
धृतराष्ट्रॊ ऽपि तच छरुत्वा धयानम एवान्वपद्यत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka narrates Vyasa’s address to Dhritarashtra.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes how Vyasa, after delivering profound guidance, moved to Dhritarashtra. The king, after listening, entered a deep state of meditation, indicating the heavy psychological burden he carried in light of the impending war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि किस प्रकार व्यास ने धृतराष्ट्र को गहन मार्गदर्शन देने के बाद वहाँ से प्रस्थान किया। राजा ने उसे सुनकर गहरे ध्यान में प्रवेश कर लिया, यह दर्शाते हुए कि युद्ध के impending संकट का भारी मनोवैज्ञानिक भार उन पर था।

Commentary

Context

Set in the midst of the epic, this shloka emphasizes the emotional state of Dhritarashtra as the conflict escalates around him.

Meaning

The meaning reflects on the burden of leadership and the weight of moral choices faced during times of conflict.

Application

This shloka resonates with those in leadership, reminding them to meditate on their decisions and their consequences.