Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नानुक्रॊशान न कार्पण्यान न च धर्मार्थकारणात

Shloka (श्लोक)

नानुक्रॊशान न कार्पण्यान न च धर्मार्थकारणात
अलं कर्तुं धारराष्ट्रास तव कामम अरिंदम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Neither compassion, nor attachment, nor righteous reasons are enough, O Parantapa, to deter the Kauravas from their desires.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that despite feelings of compassion and moral reasons, they are insufficient to sway the Kauravas from pursuing their ambitions. It reflects the ruthless determination of the Kauravas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि करुणा और नैतिक कारण भी कौरवों को उनकी इच्छाओं से रोकने के लिए अपर्याप्त हैं। यह कौरवों की बर्बर निर्णय का एक प्रतिबिंब है।

Commentary

Context

As part of the strategic discussions in the Udyoga Parva, this verse comments on the nature of Kauravas and the futility of trying to appeal to their better judgment.

Meaning

It stresses the stubbornness of certain individuals, indicating that some can remain unmoved by moral arguments or emotional appeals.

Application

This encourages awareness in negotiations and conflicts, reminding us that not all parties are amenable to reasoning based on compassion or ethics.