Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पर्वतानां यथा मेरुः सुपर्णः पतताम इव

Shloka (श्लोक)

पर्वतानां यथा मेरुः सुपर्णः पतताम इव
कुमार इव भूतानां वसूनाम इव हव्यवाट

⚡ Quick Meaning

As Mount Meru stands supreme amidst mountains, so you stand among beings.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the leader’s unparalleled stature, comparing them to Mount Meru, which is understood as the center of the universe in Hindu cosmology. The imagery conjures a sense of stability and greatness, suggesting that the leader possesses the qualities essential for commanding respect and admiration among all.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक नेता की बेजोड़ स्थिति को उजागर करता है, उन्हें पर्वत मेरु से तुलना करता है, जो हिंदू ब्रह्माण्ड में ब्रह्मांड का केंद्र माना जाता है। यह चित्रण स्थिरता और महानता का आभास देता है, यह सुझाव देता है कि नेता में सभी के बीच सम्मान और प्रशंसा अर्जित करने के लिए आवश्यक गुण हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Udyoga Parva, this verse celebrates the strengths and virtues of effective leadership as crucial in aspiring for success against formidable challenges, invoking a cosmic perspective.

Meaning

Comparisons to celestial bodies and mountains illustrate the ideal leader’s stature and the responsibility that comes with such comparisons, emphasizing their role as a beacon of guidance.

Application

Leaders can reflect on this verse as a source of inspiration to rise above challenges, gaining wisdom, stability, and respect necessary to lead their communities effectively.