Mahabharata Mausala Parva – हतं दृष्ट्वा तु शैनेयं पुत्रं च यदुनन्दनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

हतं दृष्ट्वा तु शैनेयं पुत्रं च यदुनन्दनः
एरकाणां तदा मुष्टिं कॊपाज जग्राह केशवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Seeing the slain son of Shaiñji, Krishna seized his weapon in anger.

Translations

English Translation

Upon witnessing the death of Shaiñji’s son, Krishna, overwhelmed by anger, picked up a club to retaliate. This act embodies the intense emotional turmoil and protective instinct of Krishna in the face of tragedy.

हिंदी अनुवाद

शैनी के पुत्र की मृत्यु को देखकर, क्रश्णा क्रोध में डूब कर प्रतिशोध के लिए एक क्लब उठाते हैं। यह कृत्य उस समय क्रishna के तीव्र भावनात्मक उथल-पुथल और रक्षात्मक प्रवृत्ति को प्रदर्शित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This incident unfolds in the Mausala Parva, which focuses on the clans of the Yadavas facing dire consequences in their own conflicts.

Meaning

It illustrates how grief and loss can provoke intense reactions, even leading to violence in the most divine of beings.

Application

We learn that reacting in anger often results in dire actions; hence, awareness of one’s emotions becomes crucial in difficult situations.