Mahabharata Shalya Parva – अस्त्व इदानीम इयं राजन केवला पृथिवी तव

Shloka (श्लोक)

अस्त्व इदानीम इयं राजन केवला पृथिवी तव
असहायॊ हि कॊ राजा राज्यम इच्छेत परशासितुम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker asserts that the earth is deserted and questions who would wish to rule such a barren land.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka presents a lamentation about the emptiness of the earth, suggesting it is devoid of life and questioning the ambition of any king to govern in such desolation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में पृथ्वी की वीरानी पर चिंता व्यक्त की जाती है, कहा गया है कि यह जीवन से रहित है और किसी भी राजा की इच्छा पर सवाल उठाया गया है कि कोई ऐसा जगह शासित क्यों करना चाहेगा।

Commentary

Context

In Shalya Parva, the representation of the earth as barren serves to emphasize the repercussions of the battlefield, highlighting desolation after conflict.

Meaning

The shloka serves as a reminder of the sufferings bred from warfare, reflecting the emptiness left behind by conflict.

Application

Understanding the consequences of violence can serve as a powerful deterrent against unnecessary conflict, advocating for peace.