Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आर्ये पौत्राः कव ते सर्वे सौभद्र सहिता गताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

आर्ये पौत्राः कव ते सर्वे सौभद्र सहिता गताः
न तवां ते ऽदयाभिगच्छन्ति चिरदृष्टां तपस्विनीम
किं नु राज्येन वै कार्यं विहीनायाः सुतैर मम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Here, Dhritarashtra expresses concern over the whereabouts of his grandsons and the sorrow of his wife, Gandhari.

Translations

English Translation

Dhritarashtra, worried and grieving, inquires about the fate of his grandsons, who have departed along with Subhadra. He is troubled by the thought that they may not return to his wife, who has long awaited them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धृतराष्ट्र, चिंता में डूबा हुआ, अपनी पोतों के बारे में सवाल उठाता है, जो सुभद्रा के साथ चले गए। उन्हें इस बात से परेशानियाँ है कि वे उनकी पत्नी, गांधारी, के पास लौट नहीं सकते, जो उनकी प्रतीक्षा कर रही हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects on the emotional turmoil of a father who is losing his family to the consequences of war.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka stands as a reminder of the often-overlooked consequences of violence on relationships.

Application

It urges the need to value family connections and the impact of our actions on loved ones.