Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – कथं च वर्तते चाद्य पिता मम स पार्थिवः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कथं च वर्तते चाद्य पिता मम स पार्थिवः
शरॊतुम इच्छामि भगवन यदि दृष्टस तवया नृपः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker is inquiring about their father’s condition and expresses a desire to hear it from the divine.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects the deep concern for the speaker’s father, who seems to be in trouble. The speaker is asking the divine whether the father, a king, has been seen recently, indicating a quest for knowledge and reassurance about his father’s well-being.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि वक्ता अपने पिता के स्वास्थ्य को लेकर चिंतित है। वह यह पूछ रहा है कि क्या भगवान ने उनके पिता, जो एक राजा हैं, को हाल के समय में देखा है, जो उनके पिता की भलाई के प्रति ज्ञान और आश्वासन की खोज को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This passage occurs during a significant moment in the Ashramavasika Parva, where characters are deeply engaged in reflective dialogues and worries about their familial connections.

Meaning

The inquiry highlights the bond between father and child, illustrating the emotional depth of the characters in the Mahabharata.

Application

This shloka teaches us to be concerned about our loved ones, emphasizing the importance of familial relationships in the larger context of life.