Shloka (श्लोक)
ततः शॊकपरीतात्मा स धूम इव पावकः
निर्वेदम अकरॊद धीमान राजा संतापपीडितः
⚡ Quick Meaning
The wise king, overwhelmed by grief, becomes like smoke enveloped in fire, indicating his despair.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka artfully compares the king’s profound sorrow to smoke in fire. It illustrates how grief strips away clarity and entraps the mind, even in a wise person, emphasizing the consuming nature of despair.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक राजा के गहरे दुःख को आग में धुएँ की तरह प्रस्तुत करता है। यह दर्शाता है कि दुःख कैसे स्पष्टता को छीन लेता है और मस्तिष्क को बंदी बना लेता है, यहाँ तक कि एक ज्ञानी व्यक्ति के लिए भी, जो कि निराशा की भस्मासुर है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka from the Shanti Parva demonstrates the debilitating effects of sorrow on even the most wise and composed individuals during crises.
Meaning
The verse uses metaphor to illustrate how heartache can obscure judgment and crush the spirit, resonating with universal human experiences of loss.
Application
It challenges us to acknowledge our grief but to find ways back to clarity and resolve amidst sorrow.
