Mahabharata Vana Parva – तवैषा विकृता बुद्धिर गवां वाग इव मानुषी

Shloka (श्लोक)

तवैषा विकृता बुद्धिर गवां वाग इव मानुषी
मनांसि पाण्डुपुत्राणां मज्जयत्य अप्लवान इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the confusion of intellect akin to a cow’s speech, affecting the minds of the Pandavas.

Translations

English Translation

Your intellect is distorted like the uncertain speech of a cow, drowning the minds of the Pandavas like a flood.

हिंदी अनुवाद

तुम्हारी बुद्धि अस्थिर है, जैसे कि गाय की अनिश्चित वाणी, जो पाण्डवों के मनों को बाढ़ की तरह बहा रही है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comments on the confusion that can cloud judgment and affects the decision-making of heroic figures.

Meaning

It illustrates how distorted reasoning can lead to significant consequences in critical situations.

Application

Awareness of the mind’s fluctuations helps in grounding our thoughts and making clearer decisions.