Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – कथं राज्ञः पिता भूत्वा सवयं राजा च संजय

Shloka (श्लोक)

कथं राज्ञः पिता भूत्वा सवयं राजा च संजय
परेष्यभूतः परवर्तेयं पाण्डवेयस्य शासनात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the responsibilities that come with leadership and the burden of authority after significant loss.

Translations

English Translation

The verse contemplates how a king, once a father, now must govern and carry out his duties amidst the chaos and loss associated with warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सोचता है कि कैसे एक राजा, जो पहले एक पिता था, अब युद्ध से जुड़े अराजकता और हानि के बीच शासन करने और अपनी जिम्मेदारियों को निभाने के लिए मजबूर है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Sauptika Parva, emphasizing the dual roles of familial love and the burden of leadership during tumultuous times.

Meaning

It reflects the emotional struggle of balancing personal grief with the duties of leadership.

Application

This shloka encourages leaders to remain compassionate and aware of their emotional state when making critical decisions.