Mahabharata Virata Parva – पूरयित्वा च सौवर्णं पात्रं कांस्यम अनिन्दिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

पूरयित्वा च सौवर्णं पात्रं कांस्यम अनिन्दिता
तच छॊणितं परत्यगृह्णाद यत परसुस्राव पाणवात

⚡ Quick Meaning

After filling the gold vessel, the blameless one accepted the bronze, which had been contaminated by the flow of wine.

Translations

English Translation

The unblemished one, after filling the golden vessel, took the bronze one that had been tainted by wine’s flow, showcasing the themes of honor and material reality that intertwine in the epic.

हिंदी अनुवाद

निर्दोष ने जब सोने के पात्र को भर लिया, तब उसने उस कांस्य पात्र को लिया जो शराब की धारा से संक्रमित था, यह महाकाव्य में इज्जत और भौतिक वास्तविकताओं के बीच परस्पर संबंध को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Virata Parva, this shloka emphasizes decisions made under social norms and pressures, reflecting the characters’ moral dilemmas.

Meaning

It conveys a lesson on the importance of making choices that align with one’s integrity despite external circumstances challenging that integrity.

Application

This inspires us to remain principled, urging reflection on our choices, especially in the face of societal expectations and peer pressures.