Mahabharata Drona Parva – अप्रियं सुमहत कृत्वा सिन्धुराजः किरीटिनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अप्रियं सुमहत कृत्वा सिन्धुराजः किरीटिनः
चक्षुर्विषयम आपन्नः कथं मुच्येत जीवितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the challenges faced when caught in an adverse situation.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, it is questioned how a person, overwhelmed by undesirable circumstances, can attain liberation from life. The metaphor of the king of the ocean (Sindhuraaj) serves to illustrate the weight of such adverse experiences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में यह प्रश्न उठाया गया है कि एक व्यक्ति, जो अप्रिय परिस्थितियों में फंस गया है, वह कैसे जीवन से मुक्त हो सकता है। समुद्र के राजा (सिन्धुराज) की उपमा इस तरह के प्रतिकूल अनुभवों के वजन को स्पष्ट करती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emerges in Drona Parva, during the great battle of Kurukshetra, where warriors face intense emotional turmoil.

Meaning

The shloka signifies the weight of one’s actions and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in critical moments.

Application

It teaches us the importance of perseverance and wise decision-making even amidst challenging situations in life.