Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सर्वं च तद अनादृत्य पुत्राणां तव किल्बिषम

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वं च तद अनादृत्य पुत्राणां तव किल्बिषम
सापह्नवाः सदैवासन पाण्डवाः पाण्डुपूर्वज
न चैनान बहु मन्यन्ते पुत्रास तव विशां पते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys that the Pandavas do not regard the weaknesses of your sons with any importance.

Translations

English Translation

The Pandavas, disregarding the sins of your sons, never considered them worthy or powerful, implying that they see them as a burden rather than challengers. This illustrates their recognition of righteousness and virtue over sheer numbers.

हिंदी अनुवाद

पाण्डव, आपके पुत्रों के पापों को अनदेखा करते हुए, उन्हें कभी महत्वपूर्ण या शक्तिशाली नहीं समझते। इससे यह स्पष्ट होता है कि वे संख्या की बजाय नैतिकता और सदाचार को महत्व देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects the awareness of the Pandavas about the moral corruption embedded within the Kaurava lineage.

Meaning

The essence stresses that true strength lies in virtue, not mere numerical advantage or physical might.

Application

This illustrates the importance of perceiving strength through character and virtue, not just through power or position.