Mahabharata Vana Parva – हन्त ते कथयिष्यामि शृणु राजन युधिष्ठिर
Shloka (श्लोक)
[मार्क]हन्त ते कथयिष्यामि शृणु राजन युधिष्ठिर
धर्मिष्ठम इदं आख्यानं दुन्धु मारस्य तच छृणु
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka promises to narrate a significant story related to Yudhishthira, designed to impart wisdom on righteousness.
Translations
English Translation
Listen, O King Yudhishthira, I will tell you a story dear to the righteous, one related to Dhundhumarasa; pay attention as I unfold its wisdom.
हिंदी अनुवाद
सुनो, हे राजा युधिष्ठिर, मैं तुम्हें एक ऐसा आख्यान सुनाने जा रहा हूँ जो धर्मी है, जो दुन्धुमरास से संबंधित है; ध्यान से सुनो जैसे मैं इसकी विद्या प्रकट करता हूँ।
Commentary
Context
This shloka acts as a preface to a moral tale, aiming to engage the listener in reflections on justice and ethics.
Meaning
It establishes an atmosphere where narratives serve as tools for teaching ethical principles through storytelling.
Application
This shloka serves as a reminder of the significance of wise tales in understanding and practicing dharma in daily life.
