Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सर्वम अद्य यथाशक्ति तव दास्यामि सुव्रत

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वम अद्य यथाशक्ति तव दास्यामि सुव्रत
शक्र भक्त्या तु ते पाणिं न दास्यामि कथं चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

I am committed to serving you completely, but will not give my hand in marriage.

Translations

English Translation

“Today, I promise to serve you to the best of my ability, but I will not offer you my hand in marriage, even with devotion like that of Indra,” she declared.

हिंदी अनुवाद

“आज, मैं अपनी पूरी शक्ति से आपकी सेवा करने का वचन देती हूँ, लेकिन मैं आपको विवाह में हाथ नहीं देने वाली हूँ, भले ही इंद्र जैसी भक्ति हो,” उसने कहा।

Commentary

Context

This verse signifies the boundaries of service and devotion, discussing the commitment to help while preserving personal choices.

Meaning

The strong assertion indicates that even in devotion, one has the right to maintain personal choices and limitations.

Application

We should serve others with dedication but also affirm our boundaries and personal decisions in such relations.