Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तन मे दहति गात्राणि यन मां गुरुर अभाषत

Shloka (श्लोक)

तन मे दहति गात्राणि यन मां गुरुर अभाषत
सत्यवाक्यॊ हि राजंस तवं यदि जीवति मे सुतः
सत्यं मा मर्शयन विप्रॊ मयि तत्परिपृष्टवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reveals the painful experience of hearing a teacher’s words that provoke deep emotional pain.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker expresses the anguish felt in their body from the words of a teacher, stating that if the truth of these words is to be lived by, it resonates painfully within them, leading to deep reflections of truthfulness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता उन शब्दों के चलते अपने शरीर में हो रहे दुख को व्यक्त करते हैं जो एक गुरु द्वारा कहे गए हैं, यह दर्शाते हैं कि यदि इन्हें जीना है तो यह उनके भीतर गहराई से गूंजता है, सत्यता के बारे में विचार करने के लिए मजबूर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka serves as a poignant reminder of the educator’s profound influence on students, specifically in emotionally charged moments.

Meaning

It highlights the intense emotional turmoil caused by the truth, indicating how the impact of wise words can strike deeply within an individual.

Application

In real life, this teaches us to be mindful of the words we use and reiterates the importance of teaching with empathy and care.