Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तासाम अयं समारम्भॊ निवृत्तः केवलॊ ऽफलः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तासाम अयं समारम्भॊ निवृत्तः केवलॊ ऽफलः
यद आसां निहताः पुत्रा युवानॊ मृष्टकुण्डलाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

These efforts yield no fruit when children die young and unfulfilled.

Translations

English Translation

When young sons die untimely and unaccomplished, the efforts made yield no fruitful results. This reflects the deep sorrow and futility experienced by parents who invest in their children’s future only to lose them prematurely.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब युवा पुत्रों की समय से पहले और अधूरा निधन होता है, तो इन प्रयासों का कोई फल नहीं मिलता। यह उन माता-पिता की गहरी उदासी और व्यर्थता को दर्शाता है, जो अपने बच्चों के भविष्य में निवेश करते हैं और उन्हें समय से पहले खो देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka speaks to the heart-wrenching theme of loss found throughout the Shanti Parva, examining the emotional toll on families.

Meaning

The verse articulates the grief associated with untimely deaths, underlining the fragility of life and plans disrupted by fate.

Application

Cultivating awareness of life’s impermanence can lead to deeper appreciation and cherishing of loved ones while reinforcing the importance of legacy.