Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शुचिः स गुणवान आसीन मरुत्तः पृथिवीपतिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

शुचिः स गुणवान आसीन मरुत्तः पृथिवीपतिः
यतमानॊ ऽपि यं शक्रॊ न विशेषयति सम ह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts Marutta as pure and virtuous, who was not even distinguished by Indra.

Translations

English Translation

Marutta, the virtuous and pure king of the earth, made efforts to uphold his duties, yet he was not adorned with any preference even by Indra, thus indicating his extraordinary nature beyond material distinctions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मरुत्त, जो पृथ्वी के एक गुणवान और शुद्ध राजा थे, अपने कर्तव्यों का पालन करने के लिए प्रयासरत थे, फिर भी वे इन्द्र द्वारा किसी विशेष सम्मान से नहीं नवाजे गए, जो उनकी असाधारण प्रकृति को विस्तार से दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse illustrates the king’s purity and dedication, reinforcing the idea that true merit is often unrecognized by those in power.

Meaning

It emphasizes the theme that true virtue can remain unnoticed, even by the gods, reinforcing the need for intrinsic motivation.

Application

It encourages individuals to act with integrity and merit, regardless of external recognition.