Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कृष्णाजिनानि परिधित समानान; दुःशासनः कटुकान्य अभ्यभाषत

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृष्णाजिनानि परिधित समानान; दुःशासनः कटुकान्य अभ्यभाषत
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⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks to the downfall of those who hold onto pride and cruelty.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, Dushasana’s cruel words reveal the fate awaiting those who engage in unscrupulous behavior. It asserts that pride and malice ultimately lead to downfall and suffering.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, दुष्यासन के निर्दयी शब्द उन लोगों की किस्मत को उजागर करते हैं जो अनैतिक व्यवहार में लिप्त होते हैं। यह утверж करता है कि गर्व और कटुता अंततः गिरावट और दुःख की ओर ले जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated in a climactic moment of the Udyoga Parva, emphasizing the consequences of one’s actions in the face of competition and rivalry among powerful figures.

Meaning

The shloka serves as a warning that those who act without conscience are paving the way to their own destruction and suffering.

Application

Today’s readers can draw lessons from this verse about the importance of humility and the potential consequences of embracing negative traits in a competitive environment.