Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – उक्तम एतन मया पूर्वं दरॊणेन विदुरेण च

Shloka (श्लोक)

उक्तम एतन मया पूर्वं दरॊणेन विदुरेण च
गान्धार्या च यशस्विन्या तत्त्वं तात न बुद्धवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker expresses that what has been said earlier by them is now manifesting in reality.

Translations

English Translation

I had previously mentioned this to you, it was also said by Drona and Vidura, yet you, O Taat, were not wise to heed their warnings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मैंने यह पहले ही आपसे कहा था, यह बात द्रोण और विदुर द्वारा भी कही गई थी, फिर भी, ओ तात, आप उनकी चेतावनियों को सुनने के लिए बुद्धिमान नहीं थे।

Commentary

Context

This quote references the foresight provided by sage figures that was ignored, leading to grave consequences.

Meaning

It reflects on the folly of ignoring wise counsel and the repercussions that follow.

Application

This encourages us to take wisdom from experienced individuals seriously, especially in critical situations.