Mahabharata Drona Parva – सुभद्रायाः प्रियं नित्यं दरौपद्याः केशवस्य च

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुभद्रायाः प्रियं नित्यं दरौपद्याः केशवस्य च
यदि पुत्रं न पश्यामि यास्यामि यमसादनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses the anguish of not seeing a beloved child in the midst of impending doom.

Translations

English Translation

The verse reflects the despair felt by individuals regarding the potential loss of loved ones, implying that if no child is seen, the speaker would resign to death, signaling the deep emotional ties between family and survival.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन व्यक्तियों के दुख को दर्शाता है जो प्रियजनों के संभावित नुकसान के संबंध में चिंतित होते हैं, संकेत करते हैं कि यदि कोई बच्चा नहीं दिखाई दे रहा है, तो वक्ता मृत्यु स्वीकार कर लेगा, जो परिवार और अस्तित्व के बीच गहरे भावनात्मक संबंध को इंगित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated within the Drona Parva, a section of the Mahabharata where the sentiments of loss and despair are prominent during the great war.

Meaning

It emphasizes the emotional turmoil faced when confronting the possibility of losing a loved one, highlighting the fragility of life and relationships during crises.

Application

The shloka encourages the cherishing of family and bonds, especially in trying times, as the love for family often defines our resilience in the face of adversity.