Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सौभराजम उपेत्याहम अब्रुवं दुर्वचं वचः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सौभराजम उपेत्याहम अब्रुवं दुर्वचं वचः
न च मां परत्यग्रह्णात स चारित्रपरिशङ्कितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker reveals having confronted the ruler of the city, implying a crucial encounter with a difficult dialogue.

Translations

English Translation

Coming to the Sobha city ruler, I spoke harshly; yet he did not take me seriously, being wary of my character. This indicates the challenges faced in confrontational communications.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सौभ नगर के शासक के पास जाकर, मैंने कठोरता से बोला; फिर भी उसने मेरी बातों को गंभीरता से नहीं लिया, मेरे चरित्र के प्रति सतर्क रहा। यह संवाद में सामना किए गए चुनौतियों को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the tension and difficulty of conveying messages to those in power, highlighting the nuances of interpersonal dynamics.

Meaning

This reveals the challenges that arise in communication, especially in confrontational contexts where reputation might overshadow the message.

Application

This serves as a valuable lesson on the importance of interpersonal skills, especially respect and credibility, in any significant dialogue.