Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यथा यथा हि जल्पन्ति दौहित्रास तं नराधिपम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा यथा हि जल्पन्ति दौहित्रास तं नराधिपम
तथा तथा वसुमतीं तयक्त्वा राजा दिवं ययौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes how a king, facing adversity, relinquishes his material ties and ascends to the heavenly realm.

Translations

English Translation

As discussions continued regarding the king’s decisions, he ultimately chose to leave his earthly responsibilities and ascend to the divine, illustrating the transient nature of earthly affairs.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे-जैसे राजा की कठिनाइयों पर चर्चा होती गई, उन्होंने अंततः अपनी भौतिक जिम्मेदारियों को छोड़कर दिव्य की ओर बढ़ने का निर्णय लिया, जो भौतिक मामलों की अनित्यता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka from the Udyoga Parva showcases the themes of duty and the relinquishing of material ties in the face of greater realities.

Meaning

It symbolizes the inevitable choice faced by rulers between worldly attachments and the higher path of spirituality.

Application

In contemporary life, it serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual growth over material accumulation.