Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कच चिद राजा धृतराष्ट्रः सपुत्रॊ; बुभूषते वृत्तिम अमात्यवर्गे

Shloka (श्लोक)

कच चिद राजा धृतराष्ट्रः सपुत्रॊ; बुभूषते वृत्तिम अमात्यवर्गे
कच चिन न भेदेन जिजीविषन्ति; सुहृद रूपा दुर्हृदश चैकमित्राः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka probes into whether King Dhritarashtra and his sons desire to thrive within their advisors while disregarding true friendships.

Translations

English Translation

The verse questions if King Dhritarashtra and his sons are truly pursuing prosperity among their advisors while potentially neglecting true friendships and mutual respect, indicating a lack of unity amongst them during a critical period.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पूछता है कि क्या राजा धृतराष्ट्र और उनके पुत्र वास्तव में अपने सलाहकारों के बीच समृद्धि की चाह रखते हैं या सच्ची मित्रता और आपसी सम्मान की उपेक्षा कर रहे हैं, जो उनके बीच एकता की कमी को संकेत करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from Udyoga Parva, illustrating the inner conflicts of the characters before the war.

Meaning

It highlights the importance of loyalty and amicable relations in achieving prosperity, especially in leadership scenarios.

Application

This shloka encourages leaders to cultivate genuine relationships and to understand the value of collaboration over individual ambition.