Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स तु राजा पुनस तस्याः कर्तुकामः सवयंवरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[न]स तु राजा पुनस तस्याः कर्तुकामः सवयंवरम
उपगम्याश्रमपदं गङ्गा यमुन संगमे

⚡ Quick Meaning

The king, desirous of performing the Swayamvara, approached the hermitage at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka speaks of a king who, motivated by his desire to conduct a Swayamvara, travels to a hermitage located at the sacred meeting point of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna, suggesting a quest for selecting a bride amongst noble suitors.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में एक राजा का वर्णन है जो स्वयंवर आयोजन की इच्छा से गंगा और यमुना के संगम पर स्थित आश्रम में पहुंचता है, जो श्रेष्ठ दावेदारों के बीच एक दुल्हन के चयन की खोज को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Udyoga Parva, wherein significant arrangements and events leading to the great war are discussed, highlighting royal duties and the importance of marriage alliances.

Meaning

The king’s action indicates the societal customs of his time, emphasizing the significance of choosing a bride through the Swayamvara, a traditional practice of courtship and selection.

Application

This teaches the modern reader about the critical nature of alliances in relationships and how significant locations (symbolic or real) can hold cultural importance in such practices.