Mahabharata Drona Parva – शम कामः सदा पार्थॊ दीर्घप्रेक्षी युधिष्ठिरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

शम कामः सदा पार्थॊ दीर्घप्रेक्षी युधिष्ठिरः
अशक्त इति मन्वानैः पुत्रैर मम निराकृतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights Yudhishthira’s attributes of calmness and foresight despite feeling incapable.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, Yudhishthira is depicted as a person of restraint and a deep thinker, who is often doubted by his sons regarding his capacity to lead due to his calm nature, which may be misconstrued as weakness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में युधिष्ठिर को संयमित, विचारशील व्यक्ति के रूप में दर्शाया गया है, जिनकी संतानें उनकी नेतृत्व क्षमता को लेकर संदेह करती हैं क्योंकि उनकी शांत प्रकृति को कमजोरी के रूप में देखा जाता है।

Commentary

Context

The context of this verse falls within the Drona Parva as various characters analyze Yudhishthira’s character in times of conflict.

Meaning

It reveals Yudhishthira’s inner strength and the misinterpretation he faces for his composed demeanor in challenging situations.

Application

This teaches us that true leadership sometimes requires patience and that strength isn’t always loud.