Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तं चेत तदा ते स कुमार वृद्धा; अवारयिष्यन कुरवः समेताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तं चेत तदा ते स कुमार वृद्धा; अवारयिष्यन कुरवः समेताः
मम परियं धृतराष्ट्रॊ ऽकरिष्यत; पुत्राणां च कृतम अस्याभविष्यत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the anticipatory concerns of Dhritarashtra regarding his sons in the war.

Translations

English Translation

Should the elder of the Pandavas be confronted, the Kauravas will mutually intervene, fearing the future of my beloved sons. Their actions derive from past sins, leading us into precarious dilemmas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि पाण्डवों का बड़ा भाई रोका गया, तो कौरव एकजुट होकर हस्तक्षेप करेंगे, क्योंकि मेरे प्रिय पुत्रों का भविष्य खतरे में है। उनके कार्य पिछले पापों के कारण उत्पन्न होते हैं, जो हमें खतरनाक दुविधाओं में डालते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Set during the Udyoga Parva, this highlights Dhritarashtra’s internal conflict regarding the welfare of his sons amidst war.

Meaning

The essence revolves around the protective instincts of a father, fraught with uncertainty and anxious contemplation.

Application

In modern times, it reminds parents to navigate the complexities of nurturing children while being mindful of past influences.