Mahabharata Drona Parva – नूनम आर्या महत कुन्ती पापम अद्य निदर्शनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नूनम आर्या महत कुन्ती पापम अद्य निदर्शनम
दरौपदी तु सुभद्रा च पश्यन्ति सह बन्धुभिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the sorrow and dismay felt by noble women in witnessing the current events.

Translations

English Translation

The noble Kunti surely sees today the sin unfolding before her eyes, while Draupadi and Subhadra observe it along with their kinsmen. This reflects their distress during the battle as they witness the calamities affecting their family.

हिंदी अनुवाद

निश्चित रूप से माता कुन्ती आज अपने सामने हो रहे पाप का दृश्य देख रही हैं, जबकि द्रौपदी और सुभद्र भी अपने बंधुओं के साथ इसे देख रही हैं। यह श्लोक उनके दुख को दर्शाता है जो युद्ध के दौरान उनके परिवार पर आ रहे विपत्तियों को देखकर हो रहा है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Drona Parva of the Mahabharata, where it echoes the inner turmoil faced by women during the war. It exemplifies the intensity of familial bonds and their implications in the midst of conflict.

Meaning

This verse underscores the emotional turmoil of noble women whose families are caught in the brutalities of war. Their observations symbolize the larger impact of the battle on family integrity and moral values.

Application

The shloka serves as a remindful lesson on the consequences of conflict and the pain endured by families. It calls for reflection on the responsibility borne by each individual in protecting family honor and well-being.