Mahabharata Shanti Parva – किं नु खल्व असि मूढस तवं शॊच्यः किम अनुशॊचसि
Shloka (श्लोक)
किं नु खल्व असि मूढस तवं शॊच्यः किम अनुशॊचसि
यदा तवाम अपि शॊचन्तः शॊच्या यास्यन्ति तां गतिम
⚡ Quick Meaning
The wise Brahmin questions why the king laments, hinting that others will also mourn him when he departs.
Translations
English Translation
The Brahmin asks the king why he grieves, as he himself is considered worthy of sorrow. He suggests that if he harbors such grief, others will follow in lamentation when his time comes, emphasizing the cyclical nature of grief.
हिंदी अनुवाद
ब्राह्मण राजा से पूछते हैं कि आखिर वह क्यों शोक मनाते हैं, जबकि वह स्वयं ही शोक के पात्र माने जाते हैं। वह यह भी दर्शाते हैं कि यदि राजा इस तरह का दुख रखता है, तो अन्य लोग भी उसके चले जाने पर दुखी होंगे।
Commentary
Context
This shloka continues the discourse on sorrow within the Shanti Parva, providing insights into human emotions related to loss.
Meaning
The verse exemplifies the interconnectedness of grief, suggesting that understanding this can alleviate personal sorrow. It invites reflection on the nature of life and relationships.
Application
It encourages individuals to consider their emotions within a larger framework, promoting acceptance of life’s inevitable losses and the shared experience of mourning.
