Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धृतराष्ट्रेण भीष्माय दरॊणाय च विशां पते

Shloka (श्लोक)

धृतराष्ट्रेण भीष्माय दरॊणाय च विशां पते
विसृष्टा पृथिवी सर्वा सह पुत्रैश च तत्परैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

King Dhritarashtra’s decisions led to the warfare involving all Kauravas and Pandavas.

Translations

English Translation

The verse notes that due to King Dhritarashtra’s inability to act decisively, the entire kingdom faced devastation, embroiled in a conflict between his sons amid the wars.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि राजा धृतराष्ट्र की निर्णय लेने में विफलता के कारण, पूरा राज्य उनके पुत्रों के बीच संघर्ष में उलझ गया और विनाश का सामना करना पड़ा।

Commentary

Context

Set within the dire circumstances of the Mahabharata, this reflects on the consequences of ineffective leadership.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates how negligence in duty and indecisiveness can lead to catastrophic outcomes for entire communities.

Application

This verse serves as a warning for leaders to act with integrity and decisiveness to prevent corruption and chaos in their realms.