Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ नेच्छसि राजानं कुन्तीपुत्रं युधिष्ठिरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ नेच्छसि राजानं कुन्तीपुत्रं युधिष्ठिरम
मेढी भूतः सवयं राज्यं परतिगृह्णीष्व पार्थिव

⚡ Quick Meaning

If you do not wish for Yudhishthira, then let that king take the throne himself.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka presents a scenario where if there are disagreements about Yudhishthira’s ascension, it emphasizes the willingness of the throne to be reclaimed by its rightful sovereign.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक ऐसा परिदृश्य प्रस्तुत करता है जहां यदि युधिष्ठिर के शासन को लेकर असहमति है, तो यह सही शासक के द्वारा सिंहासन को फिर से ग्रहण करने की इच्छा को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

In the aftermath of the Kurukshetra war, discussions about leadership and rightful claimants to the throne become crucial for a stable future.

Meaning

This verse emphasizes the aspect of rightful succession and the importance of choice in leadership roles to maintain legitimacy.

Application

This teaches the value of adhering to rightful claims and the role of consent in governance even today in democratic systems.