Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न धाता न विधाता मां विदधाति कथं चन

Shloka (श्लोक)
न धाता न विधाता मां विदधाति कथं चन
कालस तु शक्र पर्यायान मैनं शक्रावमन्यथाः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka reflects the feeling of abandonment and uncertainty regarding one’s fate.
Translations
English Translation
The speaker laments that neither craftsmen nor the deity Shakra provide support or stability. There is a clear disillusionment with the passage of time and the role of cosmic order.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक इस बात का दुख प्रकट करता है कि न तो शिल्पकार मदद करते हैं और न ही इंद्र कोई सहायता प्रदान करते हैं। वक्ता समय और ब्रह्मांडीय व्यवस्था से निराश है।
Commentary
Context
Positioned in the Shanti Parva, this verse addresses the theme of destiny and the absence of divine intervention.
Meaning
It signifies the longing for assistance in life’s trials while doubting the effectiveness of divine powers.
Application
This implies that recognizing our journey’s trials can motivate us to seek our own resolutions, beyond divine aid.
