Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आर्तप्रलापान मा तात सलिलस्थः परभाषथाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]आर्तप्रलापान मा तात सलिलस्थः परभाषथाः
नैतन मनसि मे राजन वाशितं शकुनेर इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the plea to not listen to the cries of the distressed.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker urges not to heed the plaintive laments of the distressed, likening them to the meaningless squawking of birds, indicating that such voices should not sway the king’s judgment or decisions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राजा को सलाह देता है कि वह दुखी लोगों की विलापों का ध्यान न दे, उन्हें बेजुबान पक्षियों की आवाज के समान समझते हुए यह बताते हुए की ऐसा सुनना उनके फैसलों को प्रभावित नहीं करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears amid tension where emotional pleas might distract the ruler from his duties.

Meaning

It illustrates the challenge leaders face between compassionate hearing versus the necessity of making hard decisions.

Application

This conveys the importance of remaining resolute and focused amidst emotional turmoil, which can distract from achieving goals.