Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – अश्वत्थामा तु संक्रुद्धः पितुर वधम अनुस्मरन

Shloka (श्लोक)

अश्वत्थामा तु संक्रुद्धः पितुर वधम अनुस्मरन
ताभ्यां तथ्यं तदाचख्यौ यद अस्यात्म चिकीर्षितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Ashwatthama, enraged and remembering the murder of his father, reveals his intentions.

Translations

English Translation

Ashwatthama, filled with rage, reminisces about the killing of his father and expresses the desire to take revenge, revealing his true feelings and intent towards his enemies in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अश्वत्थामा, क्रोध में भरकर, अपने पिता की हत्या को याद करते हुए प्रतिशोध की इच्छा व्यक्त करता है और अपने शत्रुओं के प्रति अपनी सच्ची भावनाएँ और इरादे प्रकट करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Sauptika Parva where Ashwatthama reflects on his father’s death, leading to his vengeful thoughts during the Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

This verse highlights the emotional turmoil and moral conflict within Ashwatthama as he grapples with the consequences of war and personal loss.

Application

It teaches us about the depth of human emotions, especially feelings of loss and revenge, urging self-reflection before reacting out of anger.