Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – उपप्लव्य गता सा तु शरुत्वा सुमहद अप्रियम

Shloka (श्लोक)

उपप्लव्य गता सा तु शरुत्वा सुमहद अप्रियम
तदा विनाशं पुत्राणां सर्वेषां वयथिताभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of a lady who, upon hearing dreadful news, becomes overwhelmed with sorrow.

Translations

English Translation

Upon hearing the grave news, she became despondent, as if hit with an unbearable fate, invoking fears of destruction for all her sons, leading to a profound state of distress.

हिंदी अनुवाद

भयानक समाचार सुनकर, वह अवसादित हो गई, जैसे एक असहनीय भाग्य से मारी गई हो, सभी बेटों के विनाश के भय ने उसे गहरे दुख में डाल दिया।

Commentary

Context

This moment emphasizes the emotional impact of tragic news in the Sauptika Parva, showcasing the depth of a mother’s love.

Meaning

The shloka encapsulates the fear of losing loved ones, highlighting the profound sorrow that accompanies such thoughts.

Application

It teaches us to acknowledge and empathize with the emotional pain of others, especially in troubling times.