Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दृष्ट्वा कृशं विवर्णं च राजानम अतथॊचितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

दृष्ट्वा कृशं विवर्णं च राजानम अतथॊचितम
उपवासपरिश्रान्तं तवग अस्थि परिवारितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sight of the worn-out and pale king deeply affected everyone present.

Translations

English Translation

As they saw the king, weak and diminished beyond recognition due to his fasting and suffering, it evoked deep sympathy and sorrow among the observers, showcasing the king’s despair.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब उन्होंने राजा को देखा, जो उपवास और पीड़ा के कारण पहचान में नहीं आ रहा था, तो यह उपस्थित सभी लोगों के बीच गहरी सहानुभूति और दुःख पैदा करता है, जो राजा के विषाद को प्रदर्शित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the physical and emotional toll of exhaustion on leadership, emphasizing the vulnerabilities of kings.

Meaning

The king’s degradation highlights how personal suffering can overshadow authority and power.

Application

It serves as a reminder that leadership comes with immense personal sacrifice, and compassion must be extended to those in power.