Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गान्धार्या चैव दुर्मेधाः सततं हितकाम्यया

Shloka (श्लोक)

गान्धार्या चैव दुर्मेधाः सततं हितकाम्यया
नावबुध्यत पुरा मॊहात तस्य पराप्तम इदं फलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the ignorance of those who fail to understand even evident truths, driven by delusion.

Translations

English Translation

The verse highlights the folly of those who are blind to wisdom, such as Gandhari, who, swayed by their desires and ignorance, ignored the obvious outcomes of their actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन लोगों की मूर्खता को दर्शाता है जो स्पष्ट सत्य को नहीं समझ पाते हैं, जैसे गांधारी, जो अपने मोह और इच्छाओं के कारण अपने कार्यों के परिणामों को अनदेखा कर देती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects Gandhari’s emotional blindness towards the fate of her sons in the war, which ultimately led to tragedy.

Meaning

It shows how personal desires can cloud judgment and serve as a profound lesson on the importance of mindfulness.

Application

In life, acknowledging reality over desires can save us from making decisions that lead to harm.