Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – न तत्र पाण्डवा गृद्धाः शृणु राजन वचॊ मम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न तत्र पाण्डवा गृद्धाः शृणु राजन वचॊ मम
गृद्धॊ दुर्यॊधनस तत्र शकुनिश चापि सौबलः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka suggests that the Pandavas are not greedy for the kingdom, unlike Duryodhana and Sakuni.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker points out that the Pandavas are not driven by greed. In contrast, Duryodhana, with the support of Sakuni, is filled with lust for power, indicating a contrast between noble intentions and unscrupulous desires.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि पाण्डवों में लालच नहीं है, जबकि दुर्योधन और शकुनि सत्ता की लालसा से भरे हुए हैं। यह नेक इरादों और नीच इच्छाओं के बीच के अंतर को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse occurs in the Bhishma Parva, highlighting the moral narrative during the Kurukshetra War.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka lies in recognizing different motivations, juxtaposing the honesty of the Pandavas with the deceit of their adversaries.

Application

In life, one should strive for noble intentions and avoid unwholesome desires, echoing this shloka’s allegory.