Mahabharata Vana Parva – किं नु वक्ष्यति सम्राण मां वर्णकः सुकृतॊ न वा

Shloka (श्लोक)

किं नु वक्ष्यति सम्राण मां वर्णकः सुकृतॊ न वा
नान्यपिष्टं हि मत्स्यस्य चन्दनं किल रॊचते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the moral dilemmas regarding speaking out.

Translations

English Translation

This verse poses an introspective question about the consequences of speech versus silence in the face of injustice, highlighting the choice between being a voice for the oppressed or remaining silent.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अन्याय के खिलाफ आवाज उठाने और चुप रहने के बीच का नैतिक दुविधा प्रस्तुत करता है, जो समाज में विभिन्नता और मानवता के लिए महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न उठाता है।

Commentary

Context

This context is rooted in debates of ethics during moments when characters face pressing moral decisions in the epic.

Meaning

This shloka encourages introspection about the necessity of voicing concerns against wrongdoings while bearing the consequences of such actions.

Application

Today, it stresses the importance of advocacy and the challenges that come with standing up for what’s right amidst systemic injustice.