Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 3301
Shloka (श्लोक)
एवं संदिश्य तनयं परतीपः शंतनुं तदा
सवे च राज्ये ऽभिषिच्यैनं वनं राजा विवेश ह
⚡ Quick Meaning
Thus instructing his son, Pratipa crowned Shantanu in the kingdom and then retreated into the forest.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This closing verse signifies the transition of responsibilities from King Pratipa to his son Shantanu, demonstrating the traditional custom of crowning the rightful heir before taking leave of the worldly duties.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह अंतिम श्लोक राजा परतीप से उनके पुत्र शंतनु को जिम्मेदारियों के हस्तांतरण को दर्शाता है, जो उचित उत्तराधिकारी को राजगद्दी पर बैठाने की पारंपरिक परंपरा को प्रदर्शित करता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka is pivotal in establishing the continuity of leadership in the royal family and the responsibilities of kingship.
🧘 Meaning
It embodies the themes of duty transition and the passage of time in the realm of governance.
🌟 Application
We learn the importance of preparing future generations to inherit responsibilities with wisdom and grace.
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