Mahabharata Vana Parva – सुयॊधनॊ मन्युमयॊ महाद्रुमः; सकन्धः कर्णः शकुनिस तस्य शाखाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुयॊधनॊ मन्युमयॊ महाद्रुमः; सकन्धः कर्णः शकुनिस तस्य शाखाः
दुःशासनः पुष्पफले समृद्धे; मूलं राजा धृतराष्ट्रॊ ऽमनीषी

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka characterizes the Kaurava leaders and their traits, symbolically comparing them to a tree.

Translations

English Translation

It depicts Duryodhana as a tree filled with anger, with Karna as its branches, and Dushasana as its fruitful flowers, all rooted in the foolishness of Dhritarashtra.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कौरव नेताओं को एक पेड़ के रूप में चित्रित करता है, जहाँ दुर्योधन क्रोध से भरा हुआ मुख्य तना है, कर्ण उसकी शाखाएँ हैं, और दुःशासन उसके फूल हैं, जो धृतराष्ट्र की मूर्खता में जड़ित हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects on the character dynamics among the Kauravas, illustrating how their personalities are intertwined, resulting in a formidable tree of conflict.

Meaning

It emphasizes the notion that destructive qualities can grow when nurtured by ignorance, highlighting the dangerous path paved by unchecked emotions.

Application

This teaches us to be mindful of our emotions and perspectives, as they can manifest into larger, possibly harmful, outcomes.