Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – दुश्चरा दवादश समा हत्वा पितरम अद्य वै

Shloka (श्लोक)

दुश्चरा दवादश समा हत्वा पितरम अद्य वै
ममेह सुनृशंसस्य संवीतस्यास्य चर्मणा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects a sense of profound loss and frustration in the face of actions taken against one’s father.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker expresses that even after killing their father twelve times, the guilt of the cruel act lingers, and it feels unbearable to carry this burden.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को दर्शाता है कि पिता को बारह बार मारने के बावजूद, इस क्रूर कार्य का पछतावा बहुत भारी लगता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Ashvamedhika Parva, where the emotional turmoil of the speaker is profound, resonating through their words.

Meaning

The meaning revolves around the heavy emotional weight carried due to actions perceived as dishonorable and cruel towards one’s kin.

Application

This shloka teaches us about the consequences of our actions and the importance of honoring familial bonds.