Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नेयं सभा राजपुत्र न चाचार्य निवेशनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नेयं सभा राजपुत्र न चाचार्य निवेशनम
यत्र करीडितम अस्माभिस तदा राजन समागतैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses concern about the assembly’s appropriateness and its purpose.

Translations

English Translation

The assembly is neither meant for kings’ children nor for the teacher’s initiation, as it is a place where we used to play, and now it is filled with kings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह सभा न तो राजपुत्रों के लिए है और न ही आचार्य के निवेशन के लिए, जहाँ हमने खेला था, वहाँ अब राजा आए हुए हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in a conversation reflecting on the inappropriate nature of the assembly for the current meeting.

Meaning

The statement raises questions about the purpose behind gathering in a space once meant for innocent play.

Application

It teaches us to evaluate the appropriateness of our surroundings for the tasks or discussions at hand.