Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यच च किं चित पुरा पापं धृतराष्ट्र सुतैः कृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यच च किं चित पुरा पापं धृतराष्ट्र सुतैः कृतम
अकृत्वा हृदि तद राजा तं नृपं सॊ ऽनववर्तत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka refers to the past wrongs committed by Dhritarashtra’s sons and the inner turmoil experienced by the king.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes how the king, despite his past misdeeds influenced by Dhritarashtra’s sons, chose to avoid confronting the wrongs in his heart, thereby creating emotional distance from the other king.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि राजा, धृतराष्ट्र के बेटों द्वारा किए गए पुराने अपराधों के बावजूद, अपने हृदय में किए गए बुराईयों का सामना ना कर पाने के कारण दूसरे राजा के प्रति भावनात्मक दूरी बना रहा।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the complexities of leadership and the burden of past actions on current relationships.

Meaning

The king’s reluctance to confront his past reflects the guilt and denial that can plague leaders, affecting their ability to act justly.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the importance of acknowledging past mistakes for responsible leadership and better governance.