Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – तं च वृद्धां तथा दग्धं हतपुत्रं नराधिपम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तं च वृद्धां तथा दग्धं हतपुत्रं नराधिपम
अन्वशॊचन्त ते सर्वे गान्धारीं च तपस्विनीम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects the deep sorrow of everyone for Gandhari and her son who perished.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka reveals a poignant moment when the elders lament the loss of their ruler who has been burned along with his son. It highlights the collective grief towards Gandhari, a devoted mother and a sage.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक गहन क्षण का वर्णन करता है जब वृद्धजन अपने राजा के मरे हुए पुत्र के साथ जल जाने पर शोक मनाते हैं। यह गान्धारी, एक समर्पित माँ और तपस्विनी पर सामूहिक दुःख को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse occurs in the Ashramavasika Parva during a moment of collective mourning for the fallen warriors and their mothers.

Meaning

The shloka signifies the emotional connection between rulers and their subjects, emphasizing empathy and loss.

Application

It teaches us to acknowledge and share in the suffering of others, reinforcing the human bond in times of tragedy.