Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तेषां तु दवारपालानाम एकः शॊकसमन्वितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तेषां तु दवारपालानाम एकः शॊकसमन्वितः
मध्यं गतम इवादित्यं दृष्ट्वा शुकम अवस्थितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

One of the gatekeepers, filled with grief, gazed at the sun while noticing a parrot perched in the midst.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the moment when one of the gatekeepers, overcome with sorrow, observes the sun and spots a parrot. It signifies a deeper emotional moment as the gatekeeper reflects on sadness in the presence of natural beauty.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण का वर्णन करता है जब एक द्वारपाल, शोक से भरा हुआ, सूर्य को देखता है और साथ ही एक तोते को देखता है। यह एक गहराई से भरे क्षण का प्रतीक है जहां द्वारपाल प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य के बीच में उदासी को महसूस करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, illustrating an intense emotional scene related to grief and observation.

Meaning

The imagery of the gatekeeper and the parrot symbolizes the connection between sorrow and the beauty of the natural world.

Application

One can reflect on how even in moments of grief, nature’s beauty can still offer solace and insights into life.