Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 5053
Shloka (श्लोक)
तौ विहीनौ मया बालौ तवया चैव ममात्मजौ
विनश्येतां न संदेहॊ मत्स्याव इव जलक्षये
⚡ Quick Meaning
The loss of our children leads to certain destruction, much like fish in a drying pond.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This verse poetically emphasizes the despair of losing one’s offspring, comparing their fate to fish that inevitably perish as their water source dwindles, suggesting that such a loss is irreversible and tragic.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बच्चों के खोने के दुख को दर्शाता है, उनकी नियति को उस मछली के समान बताता है, जो सूखते तालाब में बच नहीं सकती, यह दर्शाता है कि ऐसा नुकसान अपरिवर्तनीय और विध्वंसकारी है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
Found in the Adi Parva, this shloka touches on themes of familial bonds and the pain of separation.
🧘 Meaning
It serves as a grim reminder of the consequences of loss, where departure from loved ones means inevitable sorrow and decay.
🌟 Application
This suggests valuing familial relationships, urging individuals to nurture and protect bonds to prevent irreversible losses.
