Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गुणवत्सु कथं दवेषं धार्तराष्ट्रॊ जनेश्वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

गुणवत्सु कथं दवेषं धार्तराष्ट्रॊ जनेश्वरः
कृतवान पाण्डुपुत्रेषु पापात्मा लॊभमॊहितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka condemns the actions of Dhritarashtra in relation to the Pandavas.

Translations

English Translation

Highlighting the nature of a king, it questions how the Dhritarashtra, under the spell of greed, can harbor hatred towards the virtuous Pandavas, reflecting on the moral failures that arise from avarice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राजा की प्रकृति को उजागर करता है, यह सवाल उठाते हुए कि धृतराष्ट्र जैसे पापात्मा कैसे पाण्डवों के प्रति द्वेष रख सकता है, जो गुणवान हैं, और यह लोभ के परिणाम के रूप में नैतिक विफलताओं को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse contextualizes the moral dilemmas faced by leaders during strife and personal biases in governance.

Meaning

It underscores how greed can cloud judgment and lead to animosity against the righteous.

Application

Promoting best practices in leadership, the shloka advocates for fairness over favoritism driven by greed.