Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – कथं हि मादृशॊ लॊके मुहूर्तम अपि जीवति

Shloka (श्लोक)

कथं हि मादृशॊ लॊके मुहूर्तम अपि जीवति
दरॊणॊ हतेति यद वाचः पाञ्चालानां शृणॊम्य अहम्

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse expresses disbelief that a person like Drona could be dead in the world.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker questions the very nature of existence when someone as distinguished as Drona is gone. This reflects shock and disbelief, portraying how significant figures’ deaths disrupt the fabric of life itself.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बोलने वाला सवाल करता है कि इस दुनिया में द्रोण जैसे व्यक्ति का न होना कैसा होता है। यह सदमे और अविश्वास को दर्शाता है, यह बताता है कि महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्तियों की मृत्यु जीवन के ताने-बाने को कैसे बाधित कर देती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse takes place in the Sauptika Parva, encapsulating the disbelief prevalent during the aftermath of great warfare.

Meaning

The incredulity expressed emphasizes the deep connections and expectations in society regarding notable figures, making their absence felt profoundly.

Application

This shloka reminds us to cherish our significant interactions and understand the broader implications of loss in community life.