Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यद्या तव अबुध्यतात्मानं भक्ष्यमाणं स वै पशुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद्या तव अबुध्यतात्मानं भक्ष्यमाणं स वै पशुः
तदा संकॊचने यत्नम अकरॊद भृशदुःखितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

When it became aware of being consumed, the creature felt a deep contraction of suffering.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes a moment of realization for a creature being devoured, where it comprehends its fate, experiencing intense anguish, reflecting the sorrow inherent in death and destruction.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण का वर्णन करता है जब एक प्राणी को एहसास हुआ कि उसे खाया जा रहा है, और वह अपनी नियति को समझता है, गहन पीड़ा का अनुभव करता है, जो मृत्यु और विनाश में निहित दुःख को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found within the Shanti Parva, the verse encapsulates the sorrowful realization of impending loss and suffering.

Meaning

It illustrates the deep emotional bonds with life and the dread of loss faced by living beings.

Application

This shloka serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the emotions tied to existence.