Mahabharata Drona Parva – ततस तं पुत्रशॊकेन भृशं पीडित मानसम

Shloka (श्लोक)
ततस तं पुत्रशॊकेन भृशं पीडित मानसम
राजीवलॊचनं करुद्धं राजा वचनम अब्रवीत
⚡ Quick Meaning
Overcome by grief for his son, the king spoke to the furious Arjuna, whose eyes resembled those of a lotus.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka depicts a poignant moment in the Mahabharata where a king, filled with sorrow for his son, addresses a distraught Arjuna whose angry expressions evoke the imagery of lotus eyes, symbolizing beauty even amidst rage.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक महाभारत के एक मार्मिक क्षण का वर्णन करता है जहाँ एक राजा, अपने पुत्र के लिए दुःख से भरा, क्रोधित अर्जुन से बातचीत करता है, जिसकी आँखें उस समय कमल के समान हैं, जो क्रोध के बीच भी सौंदर्य का प्रतीक हैं।
Commentary
Context
This moment occurs in the Drona Parva where intense emotions are depicted among warriors as personal losses become intertwined with the larger conflict of the Kurukshetra war.
Meaning
The imagery of lotus eyes signifies the duality of beauty and fury, revealing the complexity of emotions faced by warriors in battle—both external and internal struggles.
Application
It teaches us that even in moments of rage or grief, true beauty can be found; understanding our emotions helps in navigating through challenges.
