Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सर्वम अप्य एतद एकस्य नालं संजय कस्य चित

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वम अप्य एतद एकस्य नालं संजय कस्य चित
तात संहत्य जीवामॊ मा दविषद्भ्यॊ वशं गमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the importance of unity and caution in actions.

Translations

English Translation

All of this is unacceptable, O Sanjaya, to anyone. The father should not allow his son to be deviated from duty and should strive to ensure that we do not fall prey to the two factions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सर्व कुछ अस्वीकार्य है, ओ संजय, किसी भी व्यक्ति के लिए। पिता को अपने पुत्र को कर्तव्य से विमुख नहीं होने देना चाहिए और यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि हम दो पक्षों के चंगुल में ना पड़ें।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set during the Udyoga Parva, where discussions revolve around the impending war and the role of leaders in ensuring unity among factions.

Meaning

This emphasizes the responsibility of leaders to maintain a sense of duty and to guide their followers away from divisiveness towards unity.

Application

In modern contexts, leaders must cultivate unity and proactivity and avoid allowing their group to be splintered by varying interests.