Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – कथं हि वृद्धमिथुनं हतपुत्रं भविष्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

कथं हि वृद्धमिथुनं हतपुत्रं भविष्यति
न हय अहं पाण्डवेयस्य विषये वस्तुम उत्सहे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the ability to withstand the loss of loved ones in the face of devastating circumstances.

Translations

English Translation

The verse poses a rhetorical question about the future of an elder couple devastated by the loss of their son, emphasizing the despair and uncertainty following tragic events.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक वृद्ध दांपत्य जीवन के भविष्य के बारे में एक रचनात्मक प्रश्न उठाता है, जो अपने पुत्र की हानि के कारण बर्बाद हो चुका है, दुख और अनिश्चितता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from the Sauptika Parva, highlighting personal loss within the broader scope of war’s impact on families.

Meaning

The question suggests deep emotional turmoil and the struggle to cope with significant losses in one’s life.

Application

This shloka encourages us to empathize with those who suffer immense sorrow and the complexities of healing from loss.