Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भीष्मे सवर्गम अनुप्राप्ते गते च मधुसूदने

Shloka (श्लोक)

भीष्मे सवर्गम अनुप्राप्ते गते च मधुसूदने
विदुरे संजये चैव कॊ ऽनयॊ मां वक्तुम अर्हति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the aftereffects of attaining heaven and the voices that should guide discourse.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that once Bhishma has attained heaven and Madhusudana has departed, only Vidura and Sanjaya can truly speak about the matter at hand.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जब भीष्म स्वर्ग पहुँच गए और मधुसूदन चले गए, तो केवल विदुर और संजय ही इस मामले पर वास्तविक रूप से बोल सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

The emphasis here is on valuing knowledge and speech from the wise regarding matters of consequence.

Meaning

It underlines the importance of discerning who is fit to speak on significant subjects based on their merits.

Application

This teaches us to seek counsel from wise and experienced individuals in our decisions.