Mahabharata Shanti Parva – इति संस्तूयमानॊ हि मार्जारेण स मूषकः

Shloka (श्लोक)

इति संस्तूयमानॊ हि मार्जारेण स मूषकः
मनसा भावगम्भीरं मार्जारं वाक्यम अब्रवीत

⚡ Quick Meaning

A mouse was praised by a cat for its cleverness.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes a situation where a mouse, feeling confident, is applauded by a cat. The moment highlights the mouse’s inner feelings, juxtaposed with the deceptive nature of the cat, representing how appearances can be misleading.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक ऐसे क्षण का वर्णन करता है जिसमें एक चूहा, जो आत्मविश्वास से भरा है, एक बिल्ली द्वारा सराहा जाता है। यह क्षण चूहे की आंतरिक भावनाओं के साथ बिल्ली की धोखाधड़ी करत रूप को भी दर्शाता है, जो दिखावे की भ्रामकता को दिखाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka comes from the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the deceptive nature of relationships.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates how an underdog (the mouse) might be flattered by those who seem powerful (the cat), representing naïveté.

Application

It teaches us to be cautious of flattery, reminding us to look beyond superficial praise to understand true intentions.