Mahabharata Drona Parva – पश्य मूर्धावसिक्तानाम आचार्य कदनं कृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[दुर]पश्य मूर्धावसिक्तानाम आचार्य कदनं कृतम
कृत्वा परमुखतः शूरं भीष्मं मम पितामहम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Look at what has been done to my revered teacher Bhishma, whose head is bathed in blood.

Translations

English Translation

This poignant verse captures the sorrowful observation of one’s revered teacher Bhishma’s condition after battles, symbolizing the inevitable sorrow that warfare brings even to valiant and revered figures. It draws attention to the emotional toll warfare takes on relationships and honor.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह भावुक श्लोक युद्ध के बाद महान शिक्षक भीष्म के दर्दनाक अवस्था को दर्शाता है, जो संघर्ष के परिणामस्वरूप होता है। यह युद्ध के दुखद पहलुओं को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This line presents a heartbreaking moment in the Drona Parva, encapsulating both the tragedy of war and the loss of revered figures.

Meaning

The shloka serves as a reminder of the human cost of conflict, underscoring the deep emotional scars that warfare inflicts on individuals.

Application

This can encourage introspection about the consequences of one’s actions in conflicts, promoting a mindset of peace and reconciliation.