Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – कलिं दुर्यॊधनं विद्धि शकुनिं दवापरं तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

कलिं दुर्यॊधनं विद्धि शकुनिं दवापरं तथा
दुःशासनादीन विद्धि तवं राक्षसाञ शुभदर्शने

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka identifies Duryodhana and his allies as embodiments of Kali Yuga’s negativity.

Translations

English Translation

The verse portrays Duryodhana and others as agents of chaos and evil typical of the Dark Age, comparing them to demons and highlighting their destructive nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दुर्योधन और उनके साथियों को कलियुग के विकृतियों के रूप में दर्शाता है, उन्हें राक्षसों के समान बताते हुए उनके विनाशकारी स्वभाव को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka belongs to the Ashramavasika Parva, which focuses on the personalities that symbolize moral corruption during the brutal era of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It emphasizes the malevolence of characters like Duryodhana, setting a moral contrast to the virtuous Pandavas.

Application

We can draw lessons from this shloka to recognize and combat negativity in our own lives and societies.