Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कथम उत्सृज्य राज्यं सवं धनधान्य समाचितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कथम उत्सृज्य राज्यं सवं धनधान्य समाचितम
कापालीं वृत्तिम आस्थाय धाना मुष्टिर वने ऽचरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

She questioned how he could abandon a well-stocked kingdom for a mendicant’s life.

Translations

English Translation

The queen challenged her husband by questioning the rationale behind leaving behind a flourishing kingdom rich with resources to embrace the life of a beggar.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राज्ञी ने अपने पति से यह पूर्वानुमान लगाया कि कैसे वे एक समृद्ध राज्य को छोड़ सकते हैं, जिसमें संसाधनों की भरपूरता थी, और भिक्षाटन के जीवन को अपनाने की सोच सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This statement reveals the conflict between duty to kingdom and spiritual aspirations faced by leaders, reflecting the struggle between material wealth and spiritual fulfillment.

Meaning

It emphasizes the challenge of prioritizing spiritual journeys over established worldly comforts and responsibilities.

Application

This serves as a reminder to evaluate and balance our aspirations against societal responsibilities in the pursuit of a higher purpose.