Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – दैवं दैत्यम अथॊ राज्ञां वपुर धारयते ऽपि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

दैवं दैत्यम अथॊ राज्ञां वपुर धारयते ऽपि च
सुकृशॊ वायुभग्नाङ्गः शकुनिर विकृतस तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the role of divine influences in the lives of kings and beings, emphasizing their dependence on external forces.

Translations

English Translation

This verse indicates that both divine and demonic influences play a role in the lives of kings, showcasing the fragile nature of their existence and the unpredictability of fate, where even weak entities can affect powerful beings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि राजाओं और प्राणियों के जीवन में दिव्य और दैत्य प्रभाव दोनों का महत्व है, जो उनकी स्थिति की नाजुकता और भाग्य के अनिश्चित स्वभाव को दर्शाता है, जहाँ कमजोर प्राणी भी शक्तिशाली प्राणियों को प्रभावित कर सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Anushasana Parva, highlighting philosophical reflections on power, existence, and the unseen forces that govern life.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes the duality of existence, stressing that kingship is not merely a position of strength but one subject to various existential challenges.

Application

In applying this wisdom, one can understand that true strength lies not in power alone but in awareness of external influences and resilience in facing life’s uncertainties.