Mahabharata Drona Parva – तं नृशंसेन पापेन करूरेणात्यल्प दर्शिना

Shloka (श्लोक)

तं नृशंसेन पापेन करूरेणात्यल्प दर्शिना
शरुत्वा निहतम आचार्यम अश्वत्थामा किम अब्रवीत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Ashwatthama confronts the harshness of reality, struck by the inexplicable fate of his esteemed teacher falling victim to an unjust force.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka narrates Ashwatthama’s deep distress upon realizing the cruel irony of his revered teacher’s downfall due to treachery. It encapsulates the essence of betrayal and the complexity of loyalty versus morality in times of strife.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अश्वत्थामा के दुःख को बताता है जब वह अपने शिक्षक की अन्यायपूर्ण मृत्यु को लेकर व्यथित हो जाता है। यह विश्वासघात और संघर्ष के समय में निष्ठा और नैतिकता की जटिलता को प्रतिबिंबित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Drona Parva, where Ashwatthama grapples with the implications of actions taken in the heat of battle.

Meaning

It illustrates the devastating impact of betrayal and the emotional turmoil faced by a warrior who confronts overwhelming circumstances.

Application

The shloka asks readers to consider the ramifications of their choices, especially when faced with ethical dilemmas in serious situations.