Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ये ऽपि राजर्षयः सर्वे ते चापि समुपस्थिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये ऽपि राजर्षयः सर्वे ते चापि समुपस्थिताः
कीर्तिं परच्छाद्य तेषां वै कुरुराजॊ ऽधितिष्ठति

⚡ Quick Meaning

All the royal sages present concealed their glory, yet the Kuru king stood tall among them.

Translations

English Translation

Even though all the royal sages gathered there concealed their own glories, it was the Kuru king who shone distinctively amidst them, highlighting his unique virtues and accomplishments.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हालांकि वहाँ सभी राजर्षियों ने अपनी महिमा को छिपा लिया था, लेकिन कुरुराज ने उनके बीच में अद्वितीयता के साथ चमक उठे, जो उनकी विशेष गुणों और उपलब्धियों को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse indicates the respect and reverence the other sages held for the Kuru king.

Meaning

It emphasizes that true greatness is recognized even when it is not boasted about, reflecting humility in leadership.

Application

The shloka serves as a reminder to leaders to remain humble and to let their actions speak for their greatness.