Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कुञ्जरं चान्तरं कृत्वा मिथ्यॊपचरितं मया

Shloka (श्लोक)

कुञ्जरं चान्तरं कृत्वा मिथ्यॊपचरितं मया
सुभृशं राज्यलुब्धेन पापेन गुरु घातिना

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the speaker’s regret over deceitful actions that led to significant consequences in a royal context.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker reflects on the deceitful conduct they employed, leading to treacherous actions in the royal sphere, lamenting the grave wrongs inflicted upon a revered teacher due to their greed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता उस धोखाधड़ी के आचरण पर विचार करते हैं जिसे उन्होंने अपनाया, जो राजसी क्षेत्र में गंभीर परिणामों की ओर ले गया, एक सम्मानित गुरु पर किए गए गंभीर अन्याय के लिए पछताते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka addresses the ramifications of wrongful decisions made in the pursuit of power and status, often seen in conflicts of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It signifies the destructive nature of greed and treachery, especially when they lead to harming respected figures.

Application

In contemporary life, this shloka warns against the pitfalls of ambition that leads to unethical actions, calling for integrity in pursuits of success.