Mahabharata Vana Parva – दीर्घायुर जीवति च वै धृतराष्ट्रः पिता तव

Shloka (श्लोक)

दीर्घायुर जीवति च वै धृतराष्ट्रः पिता तव
अतश चापि विरुद्धस ते करतुर एष नृपॊत्तम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Dhritarashtra’s wishes for longevity are juxtaposed with conflicting actions.

Translations

English Translation

Your father, Dhritarashtra, desires to live a long life, yet there is a contradiction with the sacrifices he performs, which could be detrimental to his longevity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आपके पिता, धृतराष्ट्र, दीर्घायु के लिए इच्छुक हैं, फिर भी जो यज्ञ वे करते हैं, उनमें विरोधाभास है, जो उनकी लंबी उम्र के लिए हानिकारक हो सकता है।

Commentary

Context

Here, the royal sanctioning of specific sacrifices comes into conflict with the overarching desires of Dhritarashtra, suggesting deeper dilemmas.

Meaning

This shloka illustrates the irony in human desires and the contradictions that often accompany our actions, especially in leadership.

Application

It encourages an examination of our pursuits and priorities, advising alignment between desires and actions for effective leadership.