Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वयादिशन्तु च किं विप्राः परायश्चित्तम इहाद्य मे

Shloka (श्लोक)

वयादिशन्तु च किं विप्राः परायश्चित्तम इहाद्य मे
सुनृशंसस्य पापस्य पितृहन्तू रणाजिरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses a plea for compassion from the Brahmins regarding a father who has fallen in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The verse implores the Brahmins to shed light upon the situation of a father who has died tragically in battle, asking for insights into the fate of a warrior’s soul and the moral implications of his loss.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्राह्मणों से बिनती करता है कि वे युद्ध में दुखद रूप से मरे पिता की स्थिति को स्पष्ट करें, योद्धा की आत्मा के भाग्य और उसकी हानि के नैतिक प्रभावों पर प्रकाश डालने को कहते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects deeply on the themes of loss and morality in warfare, questioning the fate of the warrior’s soul after a tragic end.

Meaning

It emphasizes the need for understanding and compassion in the face of loss, urging reflection on the consequences of actions in battle.

Application

This shloka encourages mindfulness about the ethical dimensions of conflict and the importance of seeking peace and understanding amidst chaos.