Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सॊ ऽहं न पश्यामि परीक्षकाणः; कथं सवस्ति सयात कुरुसृञ्जयानाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

सॊ ऽहं न पश्यामि परीक्षकाणः; कथं सवस्ति सयात कुरुसृञ्जयानाम
आत्तैश्वर्यॊ धृतराष्ट्रः परेभ्यः; परव्राजिते विदुरे दीर्घदृष्टौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reveals Dhritarashtra’s confusion about the implications of the current events on his kingdom.

Translations

English Translation

The verse features Dhritarashtra expressing his inability to perceive the situation accurately and questioning how his kin can thrive amidst the crises that envelop the Kuru dynasty and their impending challenges.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक धृतराष्ट्र की उस कमजोरी को दिखाता है, जिसमें वह स्थिति को सही तरीके से पहचानने में असमर्थ हैं और यह प्रश्न उठाते हैं कि उनकी जनसंख्या कैसे संकटों के बीच जीवित रह सकती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is embedded in the discourse of the Udyoga Parva, where the precarious situation of the Kuru kingdom is being analyzed.

Meaning

It reflects the inner conflicts of a leader who struggles with understanding his realm’s realities, highlighting a detachment from his responsibilities.

Application

This encourages leaders to engage actively with their circumstances to make informed decisions for their people’s well-being.