Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न हि तवा गौरवेणाहम अशकं वक्तुम आत्मना

Shloka (श्लोक)

न हि तवा गौरवेणाहम अशकं वक्तुम आत्मना
गमनं परति राजेन्द्र तद इदं समुपस्थितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse expresses Sahadeva’s struggle to convey his thoughts to the king due to the weight of reverence he holds.

Translations

English Translation

Overwhelmed by respect, I find it difficult to articulate my thoughts to you, O king, about the need to move forward in our situation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आदर से परिपूर्ण, मैं आपको अपने विचारों को व्यक्त करने में असमर्थ महसूस करता हूँ, हे राजा, इस स्थिति में आगे बढ़ने की आवश्यकता के बारे में।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the humility of Sahadeva and the cultural importance placed on respect towards elders and rulers in the epic.

Meaning

It signifies how reverence can sometimes inhibit open communication, stressing the inherent challenge in voicing concerns to authority figures.

Application

This teaches the value of finding balanced ways to express ideas respectfully, especially when it comes to addressing authority.