Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 8681
Shloka (श्लोक)
कथं समभवद दयूतं भरातॄणां तन महात्ययम
यत्र तद वयसनं पराप्तं पाण्डवैर मे पितामहैः
⚡ Quick Meaning
How did this great calamity of gambling occur among the Bharatas?
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka raises the question of how the disastrous game of dice came to take place among the Bharata warriors. The speaker references the immense misfortune that came to pass in the context of the Pandavas and their revered grandfather, reflecting on the consequences of poor choices.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक पूछता है कि यह विनाशकारी जुए का खेल कैसे भरत योद्धाओं के बीच हुआ। वक्ता पांडवों और उनके प्रिय दादा के संदर्भ में आए विशाल दुर्भाग्य का उल्लेख करते हैं, जो खराब फैसले के परिणामों पर विचार करता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse appears in a critical juncture of the Sabha Parva where the events leading to the game of dice are being critically assessed.
🧘 Meaning
It highlights the idea that choices made in moments of weakness can lead to significant and often tragic consequences.
🌟 Application
We learn to be cautious in moments of temptation, realizing that what may seem trivial can lead to devastating outcomes.
