Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एष दुर्यॊधन सखा चार्वाकॊ नाम राक्षसः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[बराह्मणाह]एष दुर्यॊधन सखा चार्वाकॊ नाम राक्षसः
परिव्राजकरूपेण हितं तस्य चिकीर्षति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the character of Duryodhana’s companion, Charvaka.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains that Charvaka, a Rakshasa, is a companion of Duryodhana who disguised himself as a wandering ascetic with the intent of benefiting Duryodhana. This reflects the deceptive nature of such personalities in the epic.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि चार्वाक नाम का एक राक्षस, दुर्योधन का साथी है, जो एक भ्रमणशील साधु का रूप धारण कर दुर्योधन को लाभ पहुँचाने का प्रयास कर रहा है। यह महाकाव्य में ऐसे व्यक्तियों की धोखाधड़ी को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, highlighting the cunning allies of Duryodhana in the grand narrative of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The mention of Charvaka, a Rakshasa, emphasizes how negative influences can wear the guise of righteousness to mislead.

Application

This verse serves as a caution against deceptive personalities who may appear benevolent but have ulterior motives hidden beneath their facade.