Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – केशपक्षे परामृष्टा पापेन हतबुद्धिना

Shloka (श्लोक)

केशपक्षे परामृष्टा पापेन हतबुद्धिना
यदा दुःशासनेनेषा तदा मुह्याम्य अहं नृप

⚡ Quick Meaning

When I was seized by Dussasana’s evil, I lost my senses, caught like a bird in a net.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the feeling of helplessness experienced by a character overwhelmed by Dussasana’s malice, comparing it to a bird trapped in a net, emphasizing vulnerability and desperation in dire circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस अनुभव का वर्णन करता है जब एक पात्र दूषासन की दुष्टता से अभिभूत होकर रह जाता है, जैसे एक पक्षी जाल में फंसा हुआ, जो विपरीत परिस्थितियों में कमजोरी और निराशा को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

Set in a critical moment of the Ashramavasika Parva, this shloka reflects on personal torment and the deterioration of one’s dignity due to deceit and manipulation.

Meaning

This verse symbolizes the loss of agency and the impact of others’ negative actions on one’s psyche, illustrating the vulnerabilities we all possess.

Application

The shloka serves as a reminder to maintain awareness of our own actions and their potential consequences on others, underscoring the importance of integrity.