Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अद्यैव हय अहम एतांश च ये चैतान अनु भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अद्यैव हय अहम एतांश च ये चैतान अनु भारत
निगृह्य राजन पार्थेभ्यॊ दद्यां किं दुष्कृतं भवेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the circumstances under which one should give in to the requests made by others.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, the speaker expresses the need to control and manage those who are seeking for something, suggesting that without such control, the consequences can be unproductive or harmful. The speaker reflects on duty and governance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, बोलने वाला उन लोगों के अनुरोधों को नियंत्रित करने की आवश्यकता को व्यक्त करता है जो कुछ मांग रहे हैं, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि ऐसा न होने पर परिणाम अप्रभावी या हानिकारक हो सकते हैं। बोलने वाला कर्तव्य और शासन पर विचार करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Udyoga Parva where the political tensions and strategies of the Kauravas and Pandavas are discussed.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of control and awareness in leadership, highlighting the need to balance responsibilities with external pressures.

Application

As a leader, one must discern when to comply with demands and when to enforce boundaries to ensure the greater good.