Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – त्वं तु हित्वा सुखं राज्यं मित्राणि च धनानि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

त्वं तु हित्वा सुखं राज्यं मित्राणि च धनानि च
विग्रहं पाण्डवैः कृत्वा महद वयसनम आप्स्यसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka warns against abandoning one’s comforts and wealth to engage in conflict with the Pandavas.

Translations

English Translation

You, forsaking your comfortable wealth, friends, and kingdom, will invite great misfortune by provoking conflict with the powerful Pandavas. The consequences of underestimating their strength can be severe.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आप सुख, संपत्ति, मित्रों और राज्य को छोड़कर पांडवों से युद्ध में उलझने का जोखिम उठा रहे हैं, जो आपके लिए बड़ा संकट उत्पन्न कर सकता है। उनकी शक्ति को कमतर आँकने के परिणाम गंभीर हो सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This reflection emerges in the Udyoga Parva, illustrating the significant consequences of rash decisions in times of conflict.

Meaning

The message underlines the importance of weighing the cost of conflict over the comforts of life.

Application

Today’s leaders can draw from this lesson about the importance of making strategic decisions that consider both current comforts and potential crises.