Mahabharata Vana Parva – उरुण्डा वामनाः कुब्जाः सथूलशीर्षास तथैव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

उरुण्डा वामनाः कुब्जाः सथूलशीर्षास तथैव च
कलीबाश चान्धाश च जायन्ते बधिरा लम्बचूचुकाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Various distorted beings arise due to the immorality of rulers.

Translations

English Translation

From the moral degradation of the rulers, various twisted forms emerge—dwarfs, the blind, the deaf, and those with unusual physical characteristics—signifying the negative impact of Adharma on society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

शासकों के नैतिक पतन से भिन्न-भिन्न विकृत रूप उत्पन्न होते हैं – छोटे, अंधे, बहरे, तथा असामान्य शारीरिक विशेषताओं वाले, जो समाज पर अधर्म के नकारात्मक प्रभाव को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka comments on the societal repercussions of a ruler’s immorality during the Vana Parva.

Meaning

It reflects the belief that a ruler’s ethical failures can lead to generational repercussions in the populace, affecting their well-being.

Application

The verse serves as a reminder of the profound impact of leadership on societal health and encourages moral integrity among leaders.