Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – धृतराष्ट्र महाबाहॊ शृणु कौरवनन्दन

Shloka (श्लोक)

धृतराष्ट्र महाबाहॊ शृणु कौरवनन्दन
शरुतं ते जञानवृद्धानाम ऋषीणां पुण्यकर्मणाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

O mighty Dhritarashtra, listen! O scion of the Kauravas, hear the wise words of the blessed sages.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka is a call to Dhritarashtra, inviting him to pay attention to the learned sages’ teachings, which emphasize wisdom born out of virtuous deeds and the importance of listening carefully to gain knowledge.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक धृतराष्ट्र को संबोधित करता है, उन्हें यह सुनने के लिए आमंत्रित करता है कि कैसे विद्वानों की शिक्षाएं, जो पुण्य कार्यों से उत्पन्न ज्ञान पर आधारित हैं, की महत्ता को समझें।

Commentary

Context

Set in the Ashramavasika Parva, this shloka speaks to the essence of heeding knowledgeable advice from those who practice righteousness.

Meaning

Listening to the wise is crucial, as it provides insights that can guide us through complex situations.

Application

This teaches us to appreciate and heed the counsel of knowledgeable individuals, ensuring we grow in wisdom and action.