Mahabharata Shanti Parva – काकॊल इव कृष्णाङ्गॊ रूक्षः पापसमाहितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

काकॊल इव कृष्णाङ्गॊ रूक्षः पापसमाहितः
यवमध्यः कृश गरीवॊ हरस्वपादॊ महाहनुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A desolate figure, dark in complexion, harsh and bearing sins, is likened to a caged bird.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka paints a picture of a person who resembles a raven, characterized by a dark body and a harsh demeanor, overwhelmed by sin. This person, lean and living in misery, embodies despair and faces a life akin to one locked in captivity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक ऐसे व्यक्ति का चित्रण करता है जो काक की तरह, काले रंग का और कठोर स्वभाव वाला है, पापों से दबा हुआ। यह व्यक्ति, कमजोर और दुःखी, ऐसा जीवन जीता है जैसे वह बंदूक में कैद हो।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva and reflects on the consequences of a life filled with sin and despair.

Meaning

The shloka metaphorically describes the internal state of a person burdened by negative actions, emphasizing their isolation.

Application

This insight encourages us to examine our actions and their impact on our lives, advocating for a shift towards positivity and virtue.