Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रुद्राणाम इव कापाली वसूनाम इव पावकः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रुद्राणाम इव कापाली वसूनाम इव पावकः
कुबेर इव यक्षाणां मरुताम इव वासवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse uses metaphors to celebrate the qualities of a leader.

Translations

English Translation

He is like the fearful Kapali among Rudras, the fire among the Vasus, the Kubera among the Yakshas, and the Vasava among the Maruts, signifying immense power and authority.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वह रुद्रों में कापाली की भांति, वसुओं में अग्नि की भांति, यक्षों में कुबेर की भांति और मरुतों में वासव की भांति है, जो शक्ति और अधिकार को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka conveys admiration for an individual embodying varied powerful traits from different divine entities.

Meaning

It symbolizes supreme authority and the diverse strengths required in leadership roles.

Application

This illustrates that a great leader embodies various strengths and should draw upon the best qualities from various archetypes to excel.