Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – पराप्य राज्यं महाभागाः पाण्डवा मे पितामहाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[ज]पराप्य राज्यं महाभागाः पाण्डवा मे पितामहाः
कथम आसन महाराजे धृतराष्ट्रे महात्मनि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse questions the legitimacy and circumstances surrounding the Pandavas’ claim to the kingdom after attaining it.

Translations

English Translation

Having achieved the kingdom, the illustrious Pandavas contemplated their rightful position and the grandeur that their grandfather, Dhritarashtra, represented. This reflection raised inquiries regarding their ascendance and the lost splendor of ruling.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राज्य पाने के बाद, गौरवमयी पाण्डवों ने अपनी पोजिशन और धृतराष्ट्र जैसे दादा की गरिमा पर विचार किया। इस चिंतन ने उनके उत्थान और शासन की खोई हुई महिमा को लेकर सवाल उठाए।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Ashramavasika Parva, this shloka reflects on claims of kingship and ancestral authority.

Meaning

The verse reveals the existential ponderings of the Pandavas concerning their heritage and the moral complexities of leadership.

Application

It encourages individuals to contemplate their legacy and the responsibilities associated with positions of power.