Mahabharata Shanti Parva – स चेन ममार सृञ्जय चतुर्भद्रतरस तवया

Shloka (श्लोक)

स चेन ममार सृञ्जय चतुर्भद्रतरस तवया
पुत्रात पुण्यतरश चैव मा पुत्रम अनुतप्यथाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

If he dies, O Sṛñjaya, strive for the son who is more virtuous than him; do not grieve for the son.

Translations

English Translation

This verse conveys a message of resilience, suggesting that if one’s son were to die, efforts should focus on nurturing a successor who embodies a greater virtue, rather than lamenting the loss.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सहनशक्ति का एक संदेश पहुंचाता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि यदि किसी का बेटा मरे, तो प्रयास एक ऐसे उत्तराधिकारी को पालने पर केंद्रित होना चाहिए जो और भी श्रेष्ठ गुणों का धनी हो, न कि क्षति पर शोक करना।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka imparts wisdom on how to deal with loss, emphasizing the importance of continuity and virtue.

Meaning

It highlights the virtue of moving forward and focusing on positive legacies rather than being paralyzed by grief.

Application

This encourages us to look for new beginnings in times of loss, inspiring us to create lasting legacies and nurture future generations.