Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – राजन विदितधर्मॊ ऽसि न ते ऽसत्य अविदितं भुवि

Shloka (श्लोक)

राजन विदितधर्मॊ ऽसि न ते ऽसत्य अविदितं भुवि
उपशिक्षाम ते वृत्तं सदैव न च शक्नुमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

O King, you know the truth; there is nothing unknown in this world; however, we cannot always act according to that knowledge.

Translations

English Translation

This verse addresses a king, indicating that even though he may possess knowledge of dharma and truth, there are times when such understanding cannot be put into practice due to the complexities of life or circumstances. It promotes critical reflection on leadership.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक राजा को संबोधित करता है, यह बताते हुए कि भले ही वह धर्म और सत्य का ज्ञान रखता है, परंतु कई बार ऐसे ज्ञान को जीवन की जटिलताओं के कारण क्रियान्वित नहीं किया जा सकता। यह नेतृत्व पर विचार करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This input reflects on the responsibilities of leadership within the Mahabharata, focusing on the challenges of integrating knowledge with action.

Meaning

This denotes the struggle between knowledge and practical implementation, emphasizing that wise leaders must navigate complexities with wisdom and compassion.

Application

This message is relevant in contemporary leadership, reminding us that knowing what is right isn’t always allied with the ability to act on that knowledge, encouraging integrity in decision-making.