Mahabharata Shalya Parva – यद इदं पाण्डवैः सर्वैस तव चित्तानुरॊधिभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद इदं पाण्डवैः सर्वैस तव चित्तानुरॊधिभिः
कथं कुलक्षयॊ न सयात तथा कषत्रस्य भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

If this is what the Pandavas want, then how could there be a decline of the Kuru lineage?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka addresses the paradox of destruction facing the Kuru dynasty, questioning Dhritarashtra about the desires of the Pandavas and the supposed inevitability of family ruin, urging a reflection on the motivations behind such desires in their family.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कुरु वंश के विनाश के विरोधाभास को संबोधित करता है, धृतराष्ट्र से पांडवों की इच्छाओं और परिवार के विनाश के कथित अनिवार्यता के बारे में प्रश्न करता है, उनके परिवार में ऐसी इच्छाओं के पीछे के कारणों पर विचार करने के लिए मजबूर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This setting in Shalya Parva dives into the ethical dilemmas faced by the Kuru lineage in the epic’s larger conflict.

Meaning

The statement highlights the consequences of desires and actions, indicating that intention is crucial to the nature of our outcomes.

Application

This serves to remind us that our desires shape the path we take, and understanding their nature is essential for preservation and growth.