Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तन मतं धृतराष्ट्रस्य सॊ ऽसयात्मा विवृतान्तरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तन मतं धृतराष्ट्रस्य सॊ ऽसयात्मा विवृतान्तरः
यथॊक्तं दूत आचष्टे वध्यः स्याद अन्यथा बरुवन

⚡ Quick Meaning

That which is the mind of Dhritarashtra is indeed hidden; as the messenger said, otherwise, there would be a dire consequence.

Translations

English Translation

Yudhishthira reflects on the unseen motives behind Dhritarashtra’s words, asserting that should these hidden intentions come to light, it could lead to undesired outcomes in their circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युधिष्ठिर धृतराष्ट्र की शब्दों के पीछे के अनदेखे इरादों पर विचार करते हैं, यह कहते हुए कि यदि ये छुपे हुए इरादे उजागर होते हैं, तो उनकी परिस्थितियों में अनिष्ट का सामना करना पड़ सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This conclusion in the Udyoga Parva emphasizes the complexity of human emotions and intentions in warfare.

Meaning

It suggests that understanding hidden motives is crucial for effective decision-making and strategic planning.

Application

This encourages us to look deeper into every situation, urging discernment in assessing motives and actions.