Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 5974
Shloka (श्लोक)
कच चित सवर्ण परवरॊ मनुष्य; उद्रिक्त वर्कॊ ऽपय उत वेह कच चित
कच चिन न वामॊ मम मूर्ध्नि पादः; कृष्णाभिमर्शेन कृतॊ ऽदय पुत्र
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka questions whether a superior man or a distinguished person has touched the throne, worrying about the purity of the king’s throne.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The speaker inquires if an honorable person or one of high virtue has come in contact with the royal throne, revealing anxieties over the sanctity of their royal lineage and authority.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह पूछता है कि क्या एक सम्मानित व्यक्ति या एक उच्च गुण वाला व्यक्ति राजसी सिंहासन के साथ आया है, जो उनके शाही वंश और अधिकार की पवित्रता के प्रति चिंताओं को उजागर करता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka emerges from the Adi Parva, where royal etiquette and the significance of purity come into focus as critical factors for maintaining a ruler’s legitimacy.
🧘 Meaning
It illustrates the importance placed on social status and purity within royal circles, reflecting the contemporary beliefs that literally could affect the perception of rulership.
🌟 Application
This shows the ongoing relevance of values, virtue, and how power can be perceived or misinterpreted based on social standards in any society.
