Mahabharata Vana Parva – यूयं मुमूर्षवश चापि मन्दप्रज्ञा न संशयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यूयं मुमूर्षवश चापि मन्दप्रज्ञा न संशयः
ये तस्य वचनाद एवम अस्मान बरूत विचेतसः

⚡ Quick Meaning

You too can become confused and perish under such leadership.

Translations

English Translation

The Gandharvas express their concern that under the ineffective leadership of Duryodhana, even the wise among them could be misled into ruin, indicating a lack of clarity and foresight.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गन्धर्वों ने अपनी चिंता व्यक्त की कि सुयोधन के असमर्थ नेतृत्व के तहत, उनमें से भी जो बुद्धिमान हैं, वे भी विनाश में ले जाए जा सकते हैं, जो उनकी स्पष्टता और पूर्वदृष्टि की कमी को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka offers a critical reflection on how leadership impacts the morale and fate of the followers within the context of overarching battles.

Meaning

It highlights the essential need for wisdom in leadership roles and the impact of poor decisions on an entire group.

Application

One learns that the quality of leaders deeply affects the collective well-being and success of any organization or group.