Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तस्य मन्ये मतिः पूर्वं सर्वज्ञस्य महात्मनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्य मन्ये मतिः पूर्वं सर्वज्ञस्य महात्मनः
आसीद यथागतं तात येन दृष्टम इदं पुरा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse reflects the belief that Duryodhana perceives wisdom to be a prior instinct of the omniscient great soul.

Translations

English Translation

Duryodhana believes that the solution to their plight was already evident to the great sage Vidura, who possesses omniscience. The shloka highlights his acknowledgment of what has been previously observed in the past.

हिंदी अनुवाद

दुर्योधन मानता है कि उनकी समस्या का समाधान पहले से विदुर के पास था, जो सर्वज्ञ होते हैं। यह श्लोक इस बात को उजागर करता है कि उसने पहले जो देखा था, उसका वह स्वीकृति देता है।

Commentary

Context

This is a reflection during an ongoing discourse where Sanjaya recounts the acknowledged wisdom of Vidura amidst the Kauravas.

Meaning

This illustrates Duryodhana’s internal struggle, revealing a faint recognition of the wisdom he should have valued.

Application

We learn here the importance of reflection on past wisdom and how acknowledging it can prevent future mistakes.