Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – तस्मिंस तमसि संजाते परमूढाः सर्वतॊ जनाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्मिंस तमसि संजाते परमूढाः सर्वतॊ जनाः
नाजानन पितरः पुत्रान भरातॄन भरातर एव च

⚡ Quick Meaning

In the profound darkness, people, utterly confused, did not recognize their own kin, including parents and children.

Translations

English Translation

In the engulfing darkness, enveloped by their ignorance, the people lost their sense of identity. Parents were unable to recognize their children, and brothers could not find each other — a sad reflection of familial bonds lost in chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गहरे अंधकार में, अज्ञानता से आक्रांत लोग अपनी पहचान खो बैठे। पिताएं अपने बच्चों को नहीं पहचान पा रहीं थी, और भाई एक-दूसरे को नहीं खोज पा रहे थे – यह अराजकता में खोए हुए पारिवारिक संबंधों का दुखद दृश्य है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the estrangement that comes from chaos, a poignant depiction of tragedy during the conflict in the Sauptika Parva.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of how situations of extreme stress can cloud one’s judgment and break bonds that seem unbreakable in calmer times.

Application

This shloka encourages us to remain aware of our relationships, especially during turbulent phases, to prevent miscommunication and misunderstanding.