Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तव दॊषात पुरा वृत्तं दयूतम एतद विशां पते

Shloka (श्लोक)

तव दॊषात पुरा वृत्तं दयूतम एतद विशां पते
तव दॊषेण युद्धं च परवृत्तं सह पाण्डवैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka speaks of Duryodhana’s faults that led to the disastrous game of dice with the Pandavas.

Translations

English Translation

Here, Sanjaya recounts that the evil actions of Duryodhana led to the gambling match with the Pandavas, triggering the eventual war. His character flaws directly precipitated disaster.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ संजय बताते हैं कि दुर्योधन के गलत कामों के कारण ही पाण्डवों के साथ जुए का खेल हुआ और अंततः युद्ध शुरू हुआ। उसकी चरित्र संबंधी दोष सीधे इस आपदा का कारण बने।

Commentary

Context

This verse is pivotal as it ties the ongoing conflict back to its origins in flawed decisions made by Duryodhana.

Meaning

It emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship between personal faults and significant life events, underlining the need for self-awareness.

Application

This serves as a caution about how our choices and character can impact not only our lives but the lives of those around us.