Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तवम इत्य उक्त्वैव राजानम एवं कश्मलम आविशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तवम इत्य उक्त्वैव राजानम एवं कश्मलम आविशः
हत्वा तु नृपतिं पार्थ अकरिष्यः किम उत्तरम
एवं सुदुर्विदॊ धर्मॊ मन्दप्रज्ञैर विशेषतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the perplexities of righteous governance and the challenges faced by leaders.

Translations

English Translation

Here, the speaker reflects on the king by saying that confronting such dilemmas, what more can be done after putting down the king? It points out the difficulty of adhering to righteousness, especially for those lacking wisdom.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ, वक्ता राजा के बारे में सोचते हुए कहते हैं कि ऐसे संदेहों का सामना करके, नृपतिं हराने के बाद और क्या किया जा सकता है? यह सुझाव देता है कि विशेषकर जो बुद्धिमान नहीं है, उनके लिए धर्म का पालन कितना कठिन है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is relevant to leaders faced with moral decisions, highlighting the stakes involved in leadership and governance during challenging times.

Meaning

It conveys the complexity of righteous action, particularly when it involves high responsibility and the burden of decision-making.

Application

This shloka encourages leaders to consider the weight of their decisions and the moral implications for their subjects.