Shloka (श्लोक)
अभिवादनदक्षं तं पितॄणां वचने रतम
नाद्याहं यदि पश्यामि का शान्तिर हृदयस्य मे
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka reveals sorrow over the absence of a respectful and dutiful son.
Translations
English Translation
The speaker longs for a son who is skilled in greetings and speaks well to elders. Without seeing such a child today, they ponder over the impossible idea of finding peace within themselves.
हिंदी अनुवाद
वक्ता ऐसे पुत्र के लिए तरसता है जो अभिवादन में निपुण हो और बड़ों से अच्छा बात करे। आज ऐसे बच्चे को न देखकर, वह अपने भीतर शांति पाने की असंभवता पर विचार करता है।
Commentary
Context
This moment in the Drona Parva captures the emotional attachment between a father and son, weaving narrative threads of loss and reverence.
Meaning
The longing for an ideal son signifies the deep emotional connection parents have with their children, as well as the grief from unmet expectations.
Application
This shloka invites reflection on parental bonds and the values we instill in our children, reinforcing the importance of respectful and meaningful interactions.
