Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यद यद बरूते च किं चित सा धृतराष्ट्रॊ नराधिपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद यद बरूते च किं चित सा धृतराष्ट्रॊ नराधिपः
गुरु वा लघु वा कार्यं गान्धारी च यशस्विनी

⚡ Quick Meaning

Dhritarashtra, the king, would uphold whatever Gandhari, revered and respected, would express, whether significant or trivial.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reveals that King Dhritarashtra would follow and heed the words of Gandhari, an esteemed figure, valuing her opinions and decisions regardless of their weight or significance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि धृतराष्ट्र, राजा, गान्धारी की कही हुई बातों को महत्व देते थे और उनके विचारों को महत्वपूर्ण या तुच्छ मानते हुए उनका पालन करते थे।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in a dialogue highlighting the relationship dynamics and the influence of Gandhari over Dhritarashtra during critical decisions.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes the weight of a spouse’s counsel in leadership and the respect afforded to their insights.

Application

It illustrates the significance of valuing and considering the viewpoints of respected individuals in one’s decision-making process.