Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हिरण्यवर्मेति नृपॊ यॊ ऽसौ दाशार्णकः समृतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

हिरण्यवर्मेति नृपॊ यॊ ऽसौ दाशार्णकः समृतः
स च परादान महीपालः कन्यां तस्मै शिखण्डिने

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka mentions the king of Dasharṇa, Hiranyavarma, and the prince Shikhandi, highlighting the importance of their roles.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka describes how the renowned king Hiranyavarma of Dasharṇa pronounced the name of Shikhandi and honored a maiden he had given away, emphasizing the royal lineage and alliances formed through marriage.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात का वर्णन करता है कि कैसे दशार्ण का प्रसिद्ध राजा हिरण्यवर्मा ने शिखण्डी का नाम लिखा और एक कन्या को सम्मान दिया, विवाह के माध्यम से बने राजसी रिश्तों और संबद्धताओं पर जोर दिया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Udyoga Parva of the Mahabharata where royal alliances are pivotal in the narrative’s progression.

Meaning

The shloka symbolizes the intertwining of personal and political realms through marriage, showing how relationships forge alliances.

Application

This understanding is vital in recognizing the importance of relationships in leadership and governance, a theme prevalent in historical texts.