Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – विद्रवेच चैव राष्ट्रं ते शयेनात पक्षिगणा इव

Shloka (श्लोक)

विद्रवेच चैव राष्ट्रं ते शयेनात पक्षिगणा इव
परिस्रवेच च सततं नौर विशीर्णेव सागरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the disintegration of a nation and its constant turmoil.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates that just like the birds that scatter in fear, a nation under distress undergoes fragmentation and continual strife, akin to a boat unsettled in the tumultuous sea.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जिस प्रकार भय के कारण पक्षी फैल जाते हैं, उसी तरह एक संकटग्रस्त राष्ट्र में विघटन और निरंतर संघर्ष होता है, जैसे कि एक हलचल भरे सागर में नाव अचल हो जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka belongs to a section discussing the implications of chaos and unrest within a kingdom.

Meaning

It conveys the message that strife leads to fragmentation of unity among people, making governance challenging.

Application

This teaching serves to remind leaders to foster unity and stability to prevent chaos in society.