Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – जटासुरॊ मम पिता रक्षसाम अग्रणीः पुरा

Shloka (श्लोक)

जटासुरॊ मम पिता रक्षसाम अग्रणीः पुरा
परयुज्य कर्म रक्षॊघ्नं कषुद्रैः पार्थैर निपातितः
तस्यापचितिम इच्छामि तवद दिष्टॊ गन्तुम ईश्वर

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses a desire to see Jatāsur’s downfall, who was once a powerful leader among the demons.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker, recalling his father Jatāsur as the chief of demons, laments that he was struck down by the insignificant Arjuna. He yearns for Jatāsur’s resurrection, urging the divine will to restore him.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बोलने वाला अपने पिता जटासुर का स्मरण करता है, जो दानवों का नेता था। वह इस बात का दुःख मनाता है कि उसे अर्जुन जैसे क्षुद्र योद्धा द्वारा पराजित किया गया। वह जटासुर के पुनः जन्म लेने की इच्छा करता है और दिव्य इच्छा से उसे पुनर्स्थापित करने का अनुरोध करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the emotional turmoil of a speaker whose father, a powerful demon, faces defeat in battle, emphasizing the sentiments of loss and longing.

Meaning

The longing for resurrection represents the connection between ancestral pride and the struggles faced during warfare, symbolizing a deeper existential desire for validation.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the importance of heritage and the emotional weight carried by descendants in their family legacies and conflicts.