Mahabharata Shalya Parva – अहॊ बत महद दुःखं यद अहं पाण्डवान रणे

Shloka (श्लोक)

अहॊ बत महद दुःखं यद अहं पाण्डवान रणे
कषेमिणश चाव्ययांश चैव तवत्तः सूत शृणॊमि वै

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses deep sorrow for the Pandavas during battle.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker laments the great grief of being a spectator to the battling Pandavas, expressing a sense of compassion for their struggles amidst the chaos of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता पाण्डवों के युद्ध के दौरान गंभीर दुःख का प्रकट करता है, उनके संघर्षों के प्रति सहानुभूति व्यक्त करते हुए कि वह युद्ध के हंगामे के बीच केवल दर्शक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse arises in the Shalya Parva, reflecting on the war’s emotional toll on the witnesses.

Meaning

This shloka poignantly highlights the pain and sorrow witnessed by those around during the fierce battles.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the emotional weight of war and the importance of empathy in times of conflict.