Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ते वेश्मस्व अपि कौरव्य पृथ्वीशा नाप्नुवन सुखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ते वेश्मस्व अपि कौरव्य पृथ्वीशा नाप्नुवन सुखम
चिन्तयन्तः कषयं तीव्रं निद्रां नैवॊपलेभिरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

They could not find comfort in their homes, even as they reflected upon the intense suffering and distress they faced.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes the emotional turmoil experienced by the Kauravas, indicating that even in their own homes, they were unable to find solace. Their preoccupation with the intense suffering they were subjected to underscored their mental anguish and the consequences of war on psychological well-being.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कौरवों की मानसिक तंगी को दर्शाता है, यह संकेत करते हुए कि अपने घरों में भी वे शांति नहीं पा सके। उनके द्वारा अनुभव की गई तीव्र पीड़ा ने उनके मानसिक दुःख और युद्ध के परिणामस्वरूप मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर पड़ने वाले प्रभाव को उजागर किया।

Commentary

Context

This moment reveals the aftermath of battle—a crude reality where the psychological scars remain far longer than physical injuries.

Meaning

The verse sheds light on the psychological impact of war, suggesting that physical safety in one’s home does not guarantee emotional peace.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health, illustrating how lingering emotional distress can overshadow one’s circumstances, even in safe environments.