Mahabharata Vana Parva – दुर्यॊधने धार्तराष्ट्रे तद वचॊ ऽपरतिनन्दति

Shloka (श्लोक)

[व]दुर्यॊधने धार्तराष्ट्रे तद वचॊ ऽपरतिनन्दति
तूष्णींभूतेषु सर्वेषु समुत्तस्थुर नरेश्वराः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the challenges in communication and the silence among heroes in the face of injustice.

Translations

English Translation

In the presence of Duryodhana and Dhritarashtra, this message is not met with the appropriate responses; all the great leaders remained silent, even amidst injustice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

दुर्योधन और धृतराष्ट्र के समक्ष, इस संदेश का उचित उत्तर नहीं मिलता; सभी महान नेता, अन्याय के बावजूद, चुप रहे।

Commentary

Context

This verse critiques the moral silence of leaders when faced with wrongful acts, showcasing the gravity of their inaction.

Meaning

It highlights the importance of taking a stand against wrongdoing and the risks inherent in remaining complicit through silence.

Application

We learn that inaction can be as harmful as overt wrongdoing, prompting us to speak out against injustice in our own lives.