Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स तु दीर्घेण कालेन परत्याश्वस्तॊ महीपतिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तु दीर्घेण कालेन परत्याश्वस्तॊ महीपतिः
तूष्णीं दध्यौ महीपालः पुत्रव्यसनकर्शितः
निःश्वसञ जिह्मग इव कुम्भक्षिप्तॊ विशां पते

⚡ Quick Meaning

After a long period, the king, overwhelmed by sorrow, fell silent, inhaling deeply like a pot thrown away.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts the king being engulfed by silence, reflecting upon his profound grief for his lost sons, encapsulating the heavy emotional weight of loss that quiets one’s spirit and being, akin to the heavy sank of a discarded pot.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राजा के मौन में डूबे रहने को दर्शाता है, जो अपने खोए हुए पुत्रों के गहन दुख पर विचार कर रहा है, जो हानि का भारी भावनात्मक बोझ है जो आत्मा और अस्तित्व को चुप करा देता है, जैसे फेंका हुआ बर्तन।

Commentary

Context

This section reflects the king’s psychological struggle and the toll of bereavement following the intense battles in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The imagery suggests that overwhelming pain leads to a state where words seem futile, reinforcing the gravity of grief.

Application

This shloka illustrates that silence can be a response to intense suffering, urging introspection and the acknowledgment of one’s emotional state.