Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एतान न हन्तुम इच्छामि घनतॊ ऽपि मधुसूदन

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतान न हन्तुम इच्छामि घनतॊ ऽपि मधुसूदन
अपि तरैलॊक्यराज्यस्य हेतॊः किं नु वहींकृते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker expresses a desire to avoid killing even for the sake of power.

Translations

English Translation

Here, the speaker declares that they do not wish to kill even for the sake of dominion over the three worlds, questioning the worth of such conquests against the cost of killing loved ones.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ, वक्ता घोषणा करते हैं कि वे तीनों लोकों पर शासन के लिए भी हत्या नहीं करना चाहते हैं, यह सवाल उठाते हैं कि प्रियजनों की हत्या की कीमत के सामने ऐसे विजय का मूल्य क्या है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka presents the idea of valuing relationships over worldly achievements, a significant theme within the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It illustrates the inner conflict arising from the desire for power versus the sanctity of life and relationships.

Application

This challenges us to weigh our ambitions against the impact they may have on those we care about most.