Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – विलापॊ भग्नसक्थस्य यस तु राज्ञॊ मया शरुतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

विलापॊ भग्नसक्थस्य यस तु राज्ञॊ मया शरुतः
स पुनर हृदयं कस्य करूरस्यापि न निर्दहेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse signifies the lamentation for a king whose fallen stature brings about great sorrow.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker addresses the sorrow of a powerful king who has fallen, suggesting that even the deepest grief cannot burn the heart of a person who is truly cruel or devoid of compassion. This highlights contrasting emotional capacities in human nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बोलने वाला उस शक्तिशाली राजा के दुख को संबोधित करता है जो गिर चुका है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि यहां तक कि सबसे गहरा दुःख भी किसी सच्चे निर्दयी व्यक्ति के दिल को नहीं जला सकता। यह मानव स्वभाव में भावनात्मक क्षमताओं के बीच भिन्नताएं उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Sauptika Parva and reveals the torment that follows the fall of authority and power.

Meaning

The lamentation illustrates the human capacity for empathy and the cruelty that can exist when compassion is absent.

Application

This verse serves as a reminder for individuals to remain compassionate and recognize the profound effects of sorrow on the human spirit.