Mahabharata Shalya Parva – पादौ परपीड्य कृष्णस्य राज्ञश चापि जनार्दनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पादौ परपीड्य कृष्णस्य राज्ञश चापि जनार्दनः
अभ्यवादयद अव्यग्रॊ गान्धारीं चापि केशवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Krishna, the lord, unperturbed, pacified Gandhari, by publicly addressing her while performing actions with his feet.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses the moment when Lord Krishna, showing his unwavering demeanor despite the turmoil surrounding him, addresses Gandhari with compassion, even while engaged in act of defending others. His nature reflects his ability to maintain peace in the face of adversity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण को व्यक्त करता है जब भगवान कृष्ण, अपनी दृढ़ता के साथ, गान्धारी को दया से संबोधित करते हैं, जबकि वे दूसरों की रक्षा के कार्य में जुटे होते हैं। उनकी स्वभाव विपत्ति के समय में शांति बनाए रखने की क्षमता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Shalya Parva of Mahabharata, where intense emotions and discussions prevail between the characters of the epic.

Meaning

Here, Krishna represents a calming force in a moment of grief, showing the importance of addressing others’ feelings compassionately.

Application

One can apply this teaching by being empathetic and present for others during difficult times, embodying resilience like Krishna.