Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – असकृच चाब्रुवं राजञ शॊकवेगपरिप्लुतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

असकृच चाब्रुवं राजञ शॊकवेगपरिप्लुतः
अहॊ बत कृतं पापं मयेदं कषत्रकर्मणा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Overwhelmed with grief, I uttered again, “Alas! What a sin I have committed through this Kshatriya duty.”

Translations

English Translation

In a moment of distress, I find myself repeating the exclamation of regret, pondering the sinful actions that arise from my Kshatriya obligations. This reflects the emotional burden of a leader facing a situation where duty and morality clash.

हिंदी अनुवाद

दुख के क्षण में, मैं फिर से पछताव भरे शब्दों का उच्चारण करता हूं, अपने क्षत्रिय कर्तव्यों के कारण उत्पन्न पापों पर विचार करते हुए। यह उस नेता के भावनात्मक बोझ को दर्शाता है जो वहाँ कर्तव्य और नैतिकता के टकराव का सामना कर रहा है।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the essence of internal strife faced by leaders, especially during difficult decisions in the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It indicates the moral dilemmas that often confront those in positions of power, highlighting regret for their decisions.

Application

The shloka serves as a reminder of the impact of duty on personal conscience, urging us to balance responsibilities with ethical considerations.