Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कृते विवाहे तु तदा सा कन्या राजसत्तम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृते विवाहे तु तदा सा कन्या राजसत्तम
यौवनं समनुप्राप्ता सा च कन्या शिखण्डिनी

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the maiden Shikhandini, who reached her youth at the time of her marriage ceremony.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka conveys the moment when Shikhandini, a princess of noble birth, arrives at the peak of her youth, marking the significance of her marriage within royal traditions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण का वर्णन करता है जब शिखण्डिनी, एक शाही कुल की कन्या, अपने विवाह समारोह के समय अपने यौवन के चरम पर पहुँचती है, जो शाही परंपराओं में उसके विवाह की महत्ता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in the backdrop of marriage, a pivotal aspect of alliances in royal narratives.

Meaning

It underscores the passage to adulthood and responsibilities tying into the overarching themes of destiny and choice.

Application

This teaches us about the importance of timing in life decisions, particularly in contexts that involve significant commitments.