Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अदृष्टपूर्वा या नार्यः पुरा देवगणैर अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)

अदृष्टपूर्वा या नार्यः पुरा देवगणैर अपि
पृथग्जनेन दृश्यन्त तास तदा निहतेश्वराः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Women, seemingly unseen, were witnessed even by the gods as they perished in the hands of the foe.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on the plight of women who, once unnoticed and disregarded, were now being recognized amid their suffering and the chaos of battle. They became victims of violence, evoking the attention of celestial beings who took note of their misery.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन महिलाओं की दुर्दशा को दर्शाता है, जो पहले अदृश्य और अनदेखी थीं, लेकिन अब उनकी पीड़ा और युद्ध के साथ हुई अराजकता के बीच पहचानी जा रही थीं। वे हिंसा के शिकार बन गईं, जिससे देवताओं ने उनकी दुखदाई स्थिति का ध्यान रखा।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in the context of the great Mahabharata war, highlighting the impact of war on women, who often bore the brunt of the violence that ensued.

Meaning

It emphasizes the recognition of the suffering faced by women, even by divine entities, illustrating their tragic circumstances during a time of strife.

Application

This shloka urges us to acknowledge the vulnerable and marginalized in times of conflict, demanding our attention and compassion for their enduring pain.