Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – भार्याः पतिकृताँल लॊकान आप्नुवन्तीति नः शरुतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

भार्याः पतिकृताँल लॊकान आप्नुवन्तीति नः शरुतम
तवाम अहं पतिम आसाद्य कां गमिष्यामि वै गतिम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the woman’s perception of the world attained by the husband and her dilemma of following him.

Translations

English Translation

This verse discusses the common belief that wives achieve the worlds attained by their husbands. The wife expresses her confusion about where she would go after uniting with her husband, highlighting the intricacies of attachment in marital bonds.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस सामान्य विश्वास के बारे में चर्चा करता है कि पत्नियाँ अपने पतियों द्वारा प्राप्त लोकों को प्राप्त करती हैं। पत्नी अपने पति के साथ जुड़ने के बाद वह कहाँ जाएँगी, इस पर अपनी उलझन व्यक्त करती है, जो वैवाहिक संबंधों में जुड़ाव की जटिलताओं को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the context of marital expectations and the interdependency in relationships within the Ashvamedhika Parva.

Meaning

The meaning suggests that wives often feel connected to their husband’s achievements, which leads to reflective contemplation on their own identities.

Application

It encourages us to understand our identities while being in relationships and the value of mutual support in achieving personal and shared goals.