Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – न च बालान इमान दीनान उत्सहे वसु याचितुम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न च बालान इमान दीनान उत्सहे वसु याचितुम
तथैवार्द्र वरणान कृच्छ्रे वर्तमानान नृपात्मजान

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the speaker’s hesitation to ask common folk and the struggles of the needy.

Translations

English Translation

The verse expresses the reluctance of the speaker to request help from the weak and impoverished, highlighting the delicate situation of the needy amidst adversities, including the suffering faced by royal descendants.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वक्ता के लिए दुर्बल और गरीबों से मदद मांगने की अनिच्छा दर्शाता है, जो संकटों के बीच जरूरतमंदों की नाजुक स्थिति पर प्रकाश डालता है, जिसमें शाही वंशजों द्वारा सामना की गई कठिनाइयाँ शामिल हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka speaks to the societal dynamics explored in the Ashvamedhika Parva, revealing the challenges faced by distinguished lineages in retaining empathy for the downtrodden.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes the internal conflict between social status and compassion, especially when the privileged must consider the well-being of the less fortunate.

Application

This advises contemporary leaders to maintain humility and be compassionate, ensuring they seek to uplift those less privileged within society.