Mahabharata Shanti Parva – जातं जातं स गर्भं तु पुनर एव जघान ह

Shloka (श्लोक)

जातं जातं स गर्भं तु पुनर एव जघान ह
अरक्षंश च सुतान कांश चित तदा कषत्रिय यॊषितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse discusses the tragic fate of offspring during tumultuous times.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka narrates the sorrowful happenings during the conflict where Kshatriya women experienced loss, as their newborns were murdered without protection, underscoring the helplessness brought on by violence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन दुखद घटनाओं का वर्णन करता है जब कष्ट्रियाओं की महिलाएँ संघर्ष के दौरान अपनों को खो देती हैं, क्योंकि उनके नवजात शिशुओं की हत्या बिना सुरक्षा के की जाती है, जिसमें हिंसा के कारण उत्पन्न निस्क्रियता पर जोर दिया गया है।

Commentary

Context

In Shanti Parva, this verse exemplifies the emotional and grave consequences of conflict on families, especially on women and children.

Meaning

This shloka highlights how violence permeates through generations, affecting the innocent in catastrophic ways and evoking deep sympathy.

Application

It encourages a commitment to protecting the vulnerable and prioritizing peace, relevant in discussions around current global conflicts.