Shloka (श्लोक)
नॊपालभे तवां नृपतौ विराट जनसंसदि
नाहम एतेन युक्ता वै हन्तुं मत्स्यतवान्तिके
सभा सदस तु पश्यन्तु कीचकस्य वयतिक्रमम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka reflects concern over actions taken against innocents while in the presence of the king.
Translations
English Translation
The speaker expresses the impropriety of seeking permission for violence against innocents before the king, urging the assembly to witness Kichaka’s transgressions even while in the royal presence.
हिंदी अनुवाद
वक्ता निर्दोषों के खिलाफ हिंसा की अनुमति मांगे जाने की अनुपयुक्तता को दर्शाता है, सभा से कीचक के अपराधों को देखने का आग्रह करता है, यहां तक कि राजा की उपस्थिति में भी।
Commentary
Context
This verse arises in a critical moment of the Virata Parva where moral violations are questioned amidst the blindness of authority.
Meaning
The verse emphasizes that moral courage is necessary, especially in the presence of authority, to call out wrongdoing.
Application
This reminds us of the importance of standing up against injustice, even when authority is blind to it.
