Mahabharata Vana Parva – न कषंस्यति पिता पुत्रं पुत्रश च पितरं तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

न कषंस्यति पिता पुत्रं पुत्रश च पितरं तथा
भार्या च पतिशुश्रूषां न करिष्यति का चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

Neither father will abandon son, nor will the son abandon father; the wife will also not serve her husband.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka suggests a breakdown of familial bonds where a father and son will not care for each other, and a wife will not support her husband. This signifies a fundamental decay in societal values regarding family.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पारिवारिक बंधनों के टूटने का संकेत है जहां पिता और पुत्र एक-दूसरे की परवाह नहीं करेंगे, और पत्नी अपने पति का समर्थन नहीं करेगी। यह पारिवारिक मूल्यों के क्षय को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Within the context of the Vana Parva, it reflects on the consequences of moral and ethical decay in familial relationships.

Meaning

It emphasizes the essential bonds of familial duty and love that hold society together.

Application

This shloka serves to remind modern society about the importance of nurturing family relationships amidst challenges.