Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – चेदयश चैव मत्स्याश च दृष्ट पूर्वास तथैव नः

Shloka (श्लोक)

चेदयश चैव मत्स्याश च दृष्ट पूर्वास तथैव नः
केवलं वृष्णिचक्रं तु वासुदेव परिग्रहात
यं दृष्ट्वा सथातुम इच्छामि धर्मार्थं नान्यहेतुकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse expresses the speaker’s desire for sight amidst hope and respect for dharma.

Translations

English Translation

If I could see the churned waters where the previous fish were severed, I wish to merely behold the discus of Vishnu, granted to Krishna. It’s for this vision that I yearn, to engage in righteous purpose, without any other motivation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि मैं उन जल धाराओं को देख सकूँ जहाँ पहले मछलियाँ काटी गई थीं, तो मैं केवल कृष्ण को दिए गए विष्णु के चक्र को देखना चाहता हूँ। इस दृष्टि के लिए मैं अधर्म की बिना किसी और प्रेरणा से इच्छित हूँ।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is articulated in a moment of deep introspection, revealing a longing for righteousness and clarity.

Meaning

The verse conveys a yearning for divine sight which promotes dharma and the introspective journey of the heart.

Application

It encourages individuals to seek higher truths and remain motivated by noble causes in their lives.