Mahabharata Stri Parva – अस्य भार्यामिष परेप्सून गृध्रान एतांस तपस्विनी

Shloka (श्लोक)

अस्य भार्यामिष परेप्सून गृध्रान एतांस तपस्विनी
वारयत्य अनिशं बाला न च शक्नॊति माधव

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka portrays the young woman striving against vultures seeking to devour her husband’s body.

Translations

English Translation

The young woman is seen tirelessly trying to protect her deceased husband from scavengers, symbolizing undying love and respect in the face of death, while her limitations in preventing the vultures from approaching depict the harshness of reality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह युवा महिला को अपने मृत पति के शव की रक्षा करने में निरंतर प्रयास करते हुए दर्शाती है, जो मृत्यु के आगे अपार प्रेम और सम्मान का प्रतीक है, जबकि गिद्धों को रोकने में उसकी सीमाएं वास्तविकता की कठोरता को दर्शाती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is presented during the sorrowful events in the Stri Parva, showing the personal toll of the war on relationships.

Meaning

It reflects the depth of human connection and the lengths one would go to honor love, despite the inevitability of loss, highlighting emotional resilience.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the importance of love, showcasing devotion and the impact of relationships in the face of tragic circumstances.