Mahabharata Drona Parva – शॊचयत्य एष निपतन भूयः पुत्रवधाद धि माम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शॊचयत्य एष निपतन भूयः पुत्रवधाद धि माम
कृपणं सवरथे सन्नं पश्य कृष्ण यथागतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse articulates the speaker’s lamentation over a son’s death, questioning the duality of fate.

Translations

English Translation

The lament of a parent mourning the untimely death of their son is reflected in this verse, drawing attention to the cruel nature of fate in a battlefield situation, encapsulating deep grief.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक माता-पिता के दुःख को व्यक्त करता है जो अपने पुत्र की असामयिक मृत्यु को लेकर शोक कर रहे हैं, युद्ध की स्थिति में भाग्य की क्रूरता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This poignant moment in Drona Parva showcases the emotional fallout of war and the devastation of loss felt by loved ones.

Meaning

The verse encapsulates the anguish of familial loss and reflects on the arbitrary tragedies wrought by fate.

Application

This shloka invites us to understand and empathize with the pain of loss, encouraging compassion towards those in mourning.