Mahabharata Mausala Parva – तां दृष्ट्वा दवारकां पार्थस ताश च कृष्णस्य यॊषितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तां दृष्ट्वा दवारकां पार्थस ताश च कृष्णस्य यॊषितः
सस्वनं बाष्पम उत्सृज्य निपपात महीतले

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes Arjuna’s emotional outcry upon seeing the desolation of Dwarka and the women associated with Krishna.

Translations

English Translation

On witnessing the barren Dwarka and the lamenting women of Krishna, Arjuna was overwhelmed with grief, shedding tears, and collapsing onto the ground in despair.

हिंदी अनुवाद

द्वारका के वीरान और कृष्ण की पत्नियों के विलाप को देखकर अर्जुन शोक में डूब गया, आँसू बहाते हुए भूमि पर गिर पड़ा।

Commentary

Context

This moment from the Mausala Parva highlights the emotional impact of loss and separation post-war, focusing on Arjuna’s response.

Meaning

The shloka exemplifies the depth of Arjuna’s love and sorrow for Krishna’s kin, emphasizing human connection and empathy.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the frailty of life and relationships, urging us to show compassion and support to those in grief.