Mahabharata Virata Parva – साहं बरुवाणा सैरन्ध्री कुशला केशकर्मणि

Shloka (श्लोक)

साहं बरुवाणा सैरन्ध्री कुशला केशकर्मणि
आत्मगुप्ता चरिष्यामि यन मां तवम अनुपृच्छसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses a sentiment of self-reliance and guarding one’s own identity.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker identifies themselves as a skilled performer and asserts their readiness to protect their own identity when questioned by another. This highlights an essence of self-assertion and privacy in one’s personal life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बोलने वाला खुद को एक कुशल कलाकार बताता है और जब कोई दूसरे उससे पूछता है तो अपनी पहचान की रक्षा करने की बात करता है। यह आत्म-प्रतिष्ठा और व्यक्तिगत जीवन की गोपनीयता का एक महत्वपूर्ण पहलू है।

Commentary

Context

In the Virata Parva, characters often grapple with their identities, and this shloka reflects such struggles during the incognito phase of the Pandavas.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of self-protection and the right to maintain one’s privacy in difficult times.

Application

This shloka teaches us to assert our identity and protect our integrity when faced with inquiry or challenge.