Mahabharata Shalya Parva – उदपानं च तं दृष्ट्वा परशस्य च पुनः पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

उदपानं च तं दृष्ट्वा परशस्य च पुनः पुनः
नदी गतम अदीनात्मा पराप्तॊ विनशनं तदा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka narrates the sight of a well and the repeated appreciation of a river, symbolizing emotional turmoil and loss.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, as one gazes at the well and repeatedly praises the river, it reflects the depth of sorrow and a sense of yearning. The imagery illustrates feelings of loss and the transient nature of resources.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, जब कोई कुंड की ओर देखता है और नदी की बार-बार प्रशंसा करता है, तो यह दुःख की गहराई और एक कष्ट का अनुभव करता है। यह चित्रण स्रोतों की क्षणिक प्रकृति के भावनात्मक अनुभव को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shalya Parva, this verse acknowledges the emotional connections to resources, highlighting the significance of water as life and sustenance.

Meaning

The shloka expresses nostalgia and melancholy, reflecting on the impermanence of physical and emotional connections to one’s environment.

Application

This serves as a metaphor for understanding loss in our lives; it encourages cherishing resources and relationships before they’re gone.