Mahabharata Shanti Parva – भग्ना इत्य एव भज्यन्ते विद्वांसॊ ऽपि न कारणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

भग्ना इत्य एव भज्यन्ते विद्वांसॊ ऽपि न कारणम
उदारसारा महती रुरुसंघॊपमा चमूः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the inevitability of division among even wise individuals in times of great conflict.

Translations

English Translation

The wise are often caught in strife, as even a well-composed community can shatter. Despite wisdom, intractable divisions arise, rendering the group vulnerable, akin to the weight of heart-wrenching battles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ज्ञानी लोग भी संकट के समय में लड़ाई में फंस जाते हैं, जैसे एक सुव्यवस्थित समुदाय भी टूट सकता है। बुद्धिमानी के बावजूद, अपूर्णता की स्थिति उत्पन्न होती है, जिससे समूह कमजोर हो जाता है, जैसे दिल को तोड़ने वाली लड़ाइयों का भार।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the context of the warlike scenario described in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, highlighting the psychological aspects of conflict.

Meaning

It signifies that emotional attachments and scholarly wisdom cannot always prevent division during intense situations.

Application

In modern life, understanding emotional connections helps navigate conflict better, fostering unity amidst disagreements.