Mahabharata Vana Parva – अप्रदानेन राज्यस्य यदि कृष्ण सुयॊधनः
Shloka (श्लोक)
अप्रदानेन राज्यस्य यदि कृष्ण सुयॊधनः
संधिम इच्छेन न कर्तव्यस तत्र गत्वा कथं चन
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka expresses the conditions under which negotiations should not proceed.
Translations
English Translation
If the kingdom is not to be given up, then negotiations should never be pursued by Duryodhana, indicating that preserving pride is critical to him during negotiations.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यदि राज्य को समाप्त नहीं किया जाना है, तो दुर्योधन को बातचीत जारी रखने की बात नहीं करनी चाहिए, यह दर्शाता है कि बातचीत के दौरान उसके लिए मान-सम्मान बनाए रखना महत्वपूर्ण है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka situates itself in the discussions about warfare versus diplomacy in the Mahabharata’s narrative structure.
Meaning
The main message revolves around the consequences of prioritizing power and pride over peace, which often lead to conflict.
Application
This serves as a lesson on the value of humility and the need to sacrifice personal pride to advance toward resolution.
