Mahabharata Karna Parva – अद्य राजा धृतराष्ट्रः सवां बुद्धिम अवमंस्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

अद्य राजा धृतराष्ट्रः सवां बुद्धिम अवमंस्यते
दुर्यॊधनम अराज्यार्हं यया राज्ये ऽभिषेचयत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses Dhritarashtra’s concern about DurYodhana being unworthy of kingship.

Translations

English Translation

Today, King Dhritarashtra is dismissing all wisdom and is pushing forth DurYodhana, who is unworthy of kingship, to be anointed. It reflects the grim reality of his judgement.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आज राजा धृतराष्ट्र सभी बुद्धि को नजरअंदाज करते हुए दुर्योधन को, जो राजगद्दी के योग्य नहीं है, राज्य का अभिषेक करने के लिए बढ़ावा दे रहे हैं। यह उनके फैसले की गंभीरता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs in the Karna Parva, where King Dhritarashtra grapples with the ongoing war’s implications for his sons.

Meaning

Dhritarashtra’s blindness to DurYodhana’s flaws signifies a larger theme of ignorance leading to downfall in the Mahabharata.

Application

We learn the importance of discernment in leadership and the consequences of ignoring genuine wisdom.