Mahabharata Virata Parva – एवं युक्तॊ महाराजः पाण्डवः पार्थिवर्षभः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवं युक्तॊ महाराजः पाण्डवः पार्थिवर्षभः
कथं नार्हति राजार्हम आसनं पृथिवीपतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the right to throne and the royal seat of a king.

Translations

English Translation

This verse raises a poignant question regarding the rightful claim of a king to his throne when faced with a truly righteous contender like the Pandavas, who embody the essence of rightful rule.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक दुखद प्रश्न उठाता है कि एक राजा को अपने सिंहासन का अधिकार कैसे है, जब वास्तविक न्यायप्रिय व्यक्ति जैसे पाण्डव उसकी स्थिति का सामना करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in the context of the Virata Parva, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced in the battle for rightful kingship.

Meaning

The implication is that true power comes from righteousness and moral integrity, challenging the conventional notions of authority.

Application

In contemporary life, this serves as a reminder to evaluate authority with a lens of ethics and moral qualification.