Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शुकभॊः पक्षिणां शरेष्ठ दाक्षेयी सुप्रजास तवया

Shloka (श्लोक)

शुकभॊः पक्षिणां शरेष्ठ दाक्षेयी सुप्रजास तवया
पृच्छे तवा शुष्कम एतं वै कस्मान न तयजसि द्रुमम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions why a wise bird is reluctant to abandon a tree.

Translations

English Translation

The narrator questions why, despite being wise, the bird does not leave the barren tree that seems unbeneficial.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कथाकार यह पूछता है कि, जब पक्षी ज्ञानी है, तो वह सूखे वृक्ष को क्यों नहीं छोड़ता है जो अनुत्तम प्रतीत होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse serves as an inquiry into the choices made by beings regarding attachment and devotion.

Meaning

It suggests that wisdom can manifest in different forms of attachments, even to what seems unworthy.

Application

This encourages reflection on our own attachments and the value we place on relationships, urging discernment in our choices.