Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – युधिष्ठिरस्य वचनं मा युद्धम इति सर्वदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

युधिष्ठिरस्य वचनं मा युद्धम इति सर्वदा
दुर्यॊधनॊ नाभ्यगृह्णान मूढः पथ्यम इवौषधम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse conveys the foolishness of Duryodhana, who ignores wise counsel against fighting.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka presents Yudhishthira’s call for peace and reaffirms the futility of war, which Duryodhana, blinded by ambition, refuses to heed. It highlights the theme of wisdom versus ignorance in leadership.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युधिष्ठिर की शांति की अपील को प्रस्तुत करता है और युद्ध की निरर्थकता को दोहराता है, जिसे दुर्योधन, जो महत्वाकांक्षा से अंधा है, सुनने से इनकार करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is rooted in the context of ongoing negotiations for peaceful resolution before the war erupted, representing themes of rationality versus emotional turmoil.

Meaning

This shloka symbolizes the constant battle between reasoned diplomacy and the irrational impulsiveness that often leads to conflict.

Application

This serves as a crucial lesson on the importance of heeding wise counsel and making decisions based on prudence instead of ego.