Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भजस्वास्मान राजपुत्र भजमानान महाद्युते

Shloka (श्लोक)

भजस्वास्मान राजपुत्र भजमानान महाद्युते
न भविष्यति दुर्बुद्धिर धार्तराष्ट्रॊ ऽतयमर्षणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka encourages the prince to seek refuge with the virtuous and powerful, indicating the futility of ill intentions.

Translations

English Translation

This verse urges a royal prince to devote himself to the righteous and powerful, insisting that those associated with Dhritarashtra shall not have success due to their ill nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक राजकुमार को नैतिक और शक्तिशाली लोगों के प्रति समर्पित होने के लिए प्रेरित करता है, यह कहते हुए कि धृतराष्ट्र के सहयोगी अपनी बुरी प्रवृत्ति के कारण सफल नहीं होंगे।

Commentary

Context

This verse illustrates the moral dilemmas faced by characters in the Mahabharata, highlighting choices between virtue and vice.

Meaning

The deeper meaning pertains to the importance of aligning with good rather than succumbing to negative influences.

Application

This shloka teaches the value of seeking positive associations and the dangers of ignoring ethical considerations.