Shloka (श्लोक)
सा वव्रे सदृशं भर्तुः पुत्राणां शतम आत्मनः
ततः कालेन सा गर्भं धृतराष्ट्राद अथाग्रहीत
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka recounts Gandhari’s choice to bear a hundred sons resembling her husband Dhritarashtra.
📖 Translations
English Translation
In her yearning for progeny, Gandhari makes a profound vow to bear a hundred sons, each reflecting the traits of her husband, Dhritarashtra, marking an important narrative arc in her life.
हिंदी अनुवाद
अपनी संतान के प्रति आकांक्षा में, गांधारी एक गहन प्रतिज्ञा करती है कि वह अपने पति धृतराष्ट्र के समान सौ पुत्रों को जन्म देगी, जिससे उसकी जीवन की महत्वपूर्ण कथा का आरंभ होता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This part of the narrative emphasizes the themes of motherhood and the quest for legacy, central to the plot of the Mahabharata.
🧘 Meaning
The shloka reflects Gandhari’s commitment to her role as a mother, symbolizing the intersection of personal desires with societal expectations.
🌟 Application
This highlights the significance of aspirations and commitments in life, reminding us of the responsibilities we hold towards our families and legacies.
