Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – युधिष्ठिरॊ धर्ममयॊ महाद्रुमः; सकन्धॊ ऽरजुनॊ भीमसेनॊ ऽसय शाखाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

युधिष्ठिरॊ धर्ममयॊ महाद्रुमः; सकन्धॊ ऽरजुनॊ भीमसेनॊ ऽसय शाखाः
माद्रीपुत्रौ पुष्पफले समृद्धे; मूलं तव अहं बरह्म च बराह्मणाश च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka represents the Pandavas and their virtuous qualities using the metaphor of a tree.

Translations

English Translation

It illustrates Yudhishthira as a tree of righteousness, with Arjuna and Bhima as its branches, and the sons of Madri as the fruitful flowers, emphasizing the grounded values shared with Brahmins.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पांडवों को एक पेड़ के रूप में दर्शाता है, जहाँ युधिष्ठिर धर्म का प्रतीक हैं, अर्जुन और भीम उसकी शाखाएँ हैं, और माद्री के पुत्र फलदायी फूल हैं, जो ब्राह्मणों के साथ साझा किए गए मूल्यों को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Udyoga Parva, this verse signifies the contrasting moral stature of the Pandavas against the backdrop of the Kauravas, laying the foundation for their upcoming confrontations.

Meaning

The metaphor here conveys the notions of virtue and nobility, with the roots indicating the strong values that underpin their principles.

Application

This shloka emphasizes the importance of righteousness in our lives, encouraging us to nurture strong moral values as our foundation.