Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – या नापश्यच चन्द्रमा नैव सूर्यॊ; रामाः कदा चिद अपि तस्मिन नरेन्द्रे

Shloka (श्लोक)

या नापश्यच चन्द्रमा नैव सूर्यॊ; रामाः कदा चिद अपि तस्मिन नरेन्द्रे
महावनं गच्छति कौरवेन्द्रे; शॊकेनार्ता राजमार्गं परपेदुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

As they move through the forest, the kinsmen are engulfed in sorrow, losing sight of the moon and the sun.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys a poignant moment where the royal family cannot perceive celestial bodies during their journey through the forest. The overwhelming sorrow surrounding them eclipses even the beautiful sights of the moon and sun, symbolizing the extreme grief felt by the Kauravas in their plight.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, शोकोन्मुख राज परिवार जो जंगल में यात्रा कर रहा है, चंद्रमा और सूर्य को नहीं देख सकता। उनके चारों ओर का गहरा दुःख आकाश की सुंदरता को भी छिपा देता है, जो कौरवों की परिस्थिति के घातक दुःख का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This moment portrays the depths of despair experienced in the Ashramavasika Parva, encapsulating the emotions faced during hardship.

Meaning

The inability to notice natural beauty amidst sorrow emphasizes how profound grief can cloud one’s perception and experience of the world.

Application

Learning to acknowledge our feelings, even in grief, reminds us to seek hope and solace, encouraging us to find light during dark times.