Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – युधिष्ठिर तव परज्ञा न सम्यग इति मे मतिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

युधिष्ठिर तव परज्ञा न सम्यग इति मे मतिः
न हि कश चित सवयं मर्त्यः सववशः कुरुते करियाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the limitations of human understanding and the powerlessness of individuals in executing their actions solely.

Translations

English Translation

Yudhishthira expresses skepticism about human wisdom, stating that no mortal can act out of their own free will, as they are influenced by greater forces determining their actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युधिष्ठिर मानव की समझ पर संदेह करते हैं, यह कहते हुए कि कोई भी मनुष्य अपने स्वतंत्र इच्छाशक्ति से कार्य नहीं कर सकता क्योंकि वे अधिक शक्तियों द्वारा प्रभावित होते हैं जो उनके कार्यों को निर्धारित करती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in the Ashvamedhika Parva, where Yudhishthira reflects on the nature of human action and the influence of divine will.

Meaning

It conveys the idea that the human mind often underestimates external influences that guide our decisions and actions.

Application

This shloka teaches humility, reminding us that we are not always the masters of our fate and should acknowledge higher powers at play.