Mahabharata Vana Parva – जानासि तवं कलेशम अस्मासु वृत्तं; तवां पूजयन संजयाहं कषमेयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

जानासि तवं कलेशम अस्मासु वृत्तं; तवां पूजयन संजयाहं कषमेयम
यच चास्माकं कौरवैर भूतपूर्वं; या नॊ वृत्तिर धार्तराष्ट्रे तदासीत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse reflects on the plight and actions of Kurus and Pandavas.

Translations

English Translation

You are aware of the situation we are in; I, Sanjaya, worship you with patience for what our forefathers faced. The situation we are in was once the Kauravas’, it was integral to Dhritarashtra’s lineage.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आप हमारे हालात से अवगत हैं; मैं संजय, आपके सामने श्रद्धा से उपस्थित हूं, क्योंकि जो स्थिति हमारे पूर्वजों ने जानी थी, वही हमारी धृतराष्ट्र की विरासत है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects Sanjaya’s respect towards the knowledge of Krishna regarding the ongoing Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

It illustrates the complexity of relationships and the historical burdens carried by both the Pandavas and Kauravas.

Application

This emphasizes the importance of wisdom and acknowledgment in the face of impending challenges.