Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ऋद्धिम अस्मासु तां दृष्ट्वा विवर्णॊ हरिणः कृशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ऋद्धिम अस्मासु तां दृष्ट्वा विवर्णॊ हरिणः कृशः
धृतराष्ट्रस्य नृपतेः सौबलेन निवेदितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Upon witnessing prosperity, the feeble deer were delivered to the king Dhritarashtra.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates the scenario where the frail deer, observing a flourishing realm, became subjects of interest for King Dhritarashtra. It symbolizes vulnerability in the face of abundance, and how power dynamics often manipulate the weak.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस परिदृश्य का चित्रण करता है जहाँ कमजोर हिरण, प्रचुरता को देखते हुए, धृतराष्ट्र के राजा के लिए रुचि का विषय बन गए। यह प्रचुरता के सामने कमजोरियों का प्रतीक है, और कैसे शक्ति के चक्रव्यूह अक्सर निर्बलों को प्रभावित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka serves as an analogy for how power imbalances manifest in society, especially in times of plenty.

Meaning

It signifies that even in situations of abundance, the vulnerable should remain mindful of the potential predation they may encounter.

Application

This serves as a reminder to protect the weak and vulnerable, ensuring a balance of power through moral and ethical consideration.