Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 1346
Shloka (श्लोक)
स मुनिस तस्य नॊवाच किं चिन मौन वरते सथितः
तस्य सकन्धे मृतं सर्पं करुद्धॊ राजा समासजत
⚡ Quick Meaning
The sage remains silent, while the angry king confronts a dead snake found on the sage’s body.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The sage, adhering to his vow of silence, does not reply to the king, who, seeing a dead snake entwined around him, reacts in anger, highlighting the tension between royalty and asceticism.
हिंदी अनुवाद
ऋषि, मौन के व्रत को निभाते हुए, राजा का जवाब नहीं देता, जबकि राजा उससे एक मृत साँप की वजह से क्रोधित हो जाता है, जो उसकी देह पर लिपटा हुआ है, जो राजशाही और तप के बीच तनाव को दर्शाता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka reflects the complexities of communication and the struggles faced by sages living a life of detachment.
🧘 Meaning
It underscores the king’s inability to comprehend the sage’s silence and the symbolic presence of death, representing ignorance in the pursuit of power.
🌟 Application
This verse teaches us the importance of understanding silence and respect for different life choices, promoting deeper empathy in our interactions.
