Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स परकृत्या च वै भीरुः किल्बिषी च नराधिपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

स परकृत्या च वै भीरुः किल्बिषी च नराधिपः
भयं तीव्रम अनुप्राप्तॊ दरुपदः पृथिवीपतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

King Dropada feels intense fear in the face of impending danger.

Translations

English Translation

The king, embodying the qualities of timidity and guilty conscience, finds himself overwhelmed by severe fears, suggesting how personal flaws can affect noble leaders when faced with hardship.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा, जो भय और अपराधबोध के गुणों को समाहित करता है, भयंकर डर में फंसता है, जो यह दर्शाता है कि कैसे व्यक्तिगत दोष महान नेताओं पर कठिनाइयों के समय में प्रभाव डाल सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Udyoga Parva, the dire psychological state of Droopada hints at the internal versus external conflicts before the war.

Meaning

This reflects on the human aspects of leadership, where even kings are susceptible to anxiety.

Application

It teaches that awareness of one’s fears is important for overcoming obstacles in leadership.