Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – उक्तॊ मन्त्रॊ महाबाहॊ न विश्वासॊ ऽसति शत्रुषु

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]उक्तॊ मन्त्रॊ महाबाहॊ न विश्वासॊ ऽसति शत्रुषु
कथं हि राजा वर्तेत यदि सर्वत्र नाश्वसेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the validity of trust in times of war or conflict.

Translations

English Translation

O mighty-armed one, how can a king govern effectively if he does not believe in the counsel given to him during times of war?

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे महाबाहो, यदि राजा युद्ध के समय दिए गए परामर्श पर विश्वास नहीं करता है, तो वह प्रभावी रूप से कैसे शासन कर सकता है?

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the critical role of trust and advice in leadership during crises.

Meaning

It emphasizes that without trust in counsel, a leader may fail to respond effectively to threats.

Application

In leadership, fostering trust in decision-making augments resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.