Mahabharata Virata Parva – सर्वान अपृच्छच च समीपचारिणः; कुतॊ ऽयम आयाति न मे पुराश्रुतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वान अपृच्छच च समीपचारिणः; कुतॊ ऽयम आयाति न मे पुराश्रुतः
न चैनम ऊचुर विदितं तदा नराः; स विस्मितं वाक्यम इदं नृपॊ ऽबरवीत

⚡ Quick Meaning

A king expresses confusion about an unfamiliar arrival.

Translations

English Translation

The king inquires about a strange arrival. He is baffled as he has not heard of this person’s arrival before, and those around him have not informed him about it, which leaves him in astonishment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा एक अज्ञात आगंतुक के बारे में पूछता है। वह इस व्यक्ति की आगमन के बारे में अनजान है, और उसके आस-पास के लोग उसकी जानकारी नहीं देते हैं, जिससे वह आश्चर्यचकित हो जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Virata Parva, where confusion arises regarding a new arrival at the court.

Meaning

The shloka signifies the importance of knowledge and awareness regarding individuals in power dynamics.

Application

In leadership, understanding one’s surroundings and the people involved is vital to make informed decisions.