Mahabharata Shanti Parva – समरन पुत्रम अरण्ये वै नष्टं परमदुर्मनाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

समरन पुत्रम अरण्ये वै नष्टं परमदुर्मनाः
भूरिद्युम्न पिता धीमान रघुश्रेष्ठॊ महायशाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A sorrowful father remembers his lost son in the forest.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses the deep sorrow of Bhuridyumna, a father who laments the loss of his son while wandering in a forest. The pain of losing a child is profound, and he remembers his son with both affection and sorrow, highlighting the bond between a father and his child.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भूरिद्युम्न के गहरे दु:ख को व्यक्त करता है, जो जंगल में भटकते समय अपने खोए हुए पुत्र का दुःख मना रहा है। एक पिता और उसके बच्चे के बीच बंधन को दर्शाते हुए, पुत्र के खोने का दुःख गहरा होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, where feelings of loss and remembrance are explored as pivotal themes.

Meaning

The verse reflects on the emotional turmoil a father experiences upon losing a beloved child, symbolizing universal parental love.

Application

This shloka can be applied in contemporary life to emphasize the need for cherishing family relations and acknowledging the grief associated with loss.