Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तं च तूबरकम मूढं बह्व आशिनम अविद्यकम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तं च तूबरकम मूढं बह्व आशिनम अविद्यकम
उलूक मद्वचॊ बरूया असकृद भीमसेनकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka advises caution against the foolishness of a gluttonous being, exemplified by the character of a foolish owl.

Translations

English Translation

The verse suggests that when facing a fool who is ignorant and excessively indulgent, one should express oneself firmly and wisely, using metaphorical terms to maintain dignity, as exemplified in the imagery of the owl and Bhimasena’s response.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह सुझाव देता है कि जब किसी मूर्ख का सामना करना पड़े जो अज्ञान और अत्यधिक भोगी है, तो हमें स्वयं को दृढ़ता से और बुद्धिमानी से व्यक्त करना चाहिए, जैसे कि उल्लू और भीमसेन की प्रतिक्रिया का उदाहरण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse occurs in Udyoga Parva, where various interactions reflect on wisdom and foolishness as the Kurukshetra war looms. It’s a subtle warning.

Meaning

This highlights the necessity of wise communication and the dangers of responding thoughtlessly to foolishness, emphasizing the value of strategy over brute force.

Application

In daily life, the lesson is to engage wisely with people whose actions may hinder collective progress, advising prudence over confrontation.