Mahabharata Mausala Parva – करालॊ विकटॊ मुण्डः पुरुषः कृष्णपिङ्गलः

Shloka (श्लोक)

करालॊ विकटॊ मुण्डः पुरुषः कृष्णपिङ्गलः
गृहाण्य अवेक्ष्य वृष्णीनां नादृश्यत पुनः कव चित

⚡ Quick Meaning

A fearsome, terrible figure with a shaven head, resembling the dark hue, observed the homes of the Vrishnis but did not appear again.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts a menacing figure, described as having a dark complexion and a shorn head, watching over the residences of the Vrishnis. This entity represents fear and impending doom, hinting at the somber fate awaiting the clan.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक डरावने व्यक्ति का चित्रण करता है, जिसे काला रंग और मुंडा सिर दिया गया है, जो वृष्णियों के घरों की निगरानी कर रहा था। यह व्यक्ति डर और नाश का प्रतीक है, जो जनजाति के अवश्यम्भावी भाग्य का संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

This description emerges within the tumultuous events of the Mausala Parva, underlining the threatening presence in the lives of the Yadavas.

Meaning

The figure symbolizes the foreboding consequences of past actions, serving as a stark reminder of the darker aspects of existence.

Application

It prompts a reflective mood on acknowledging our fears and understanding that they may sometimes signify deeper truths in our lives.