Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नावबुध्यसि यद राजन वार्यमाणः सुहृज्जनैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

नावबुध्यसि यद राजन वार्यमाणः सुहृज्जनैः
विदुरेणाथ भीष्मेण दरॊणेन च महात्मना

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka raises the question of why the King fails to heed the warnings provided by wise friends.

Translations

English Translation

Oh King, do you not see that despite warnings from your noble companions like Vidura, Bhishma, and Drona, you remain unaware and unresponsive? This illustrates the importance of heeding wise counsel to avoid disastrous decisions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे राजा, क्या आप नहीं देखते कि विदुर, भीष्म और द्रोण जैसे आपके महान सुहृदों द्वारा दी गई चेतावनियों के बावजूद, आप अनजान और असंवेदनशील बने हुए हैं? यह दिखाता है कि सत्कर्म करने वाले सलाहों का ध्यान रखना कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka expresses the urgency of acknowledging wise counsel amidst chaos and emotional turbulence of war.

Meaning

The core of this teaching stresses that ignoring seasoned advice can lead to significant pitfalls in leadership and decision-making.

Application

This verse advocates for listening to wise counsel, especially in times of crisis, to steer clear of disaster and maintain integrity.