Mahabharata Shanti Parva – गतासूनां च कौन्तेय देहान दृष्ट्वा तथाशुभान

Shloka (श्लोक)

गतासूनां च कौन्तेय देहान दृष्ट्वा तथाशुभान
वासं कुलेषु जन्तूनां दुःखं विज्ञाय भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the suffering faced by beings in families by acknowledging the transient nature of life.

Translations

English Translation

O Kunti’s son, knowing the state of the departed souls, one observes the unfortunate conditions of beings within their families, leading to an understanding of the pain associated with existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे कौंतेय, मृत आत्माओं की स्थिति को जानकर, कोई उन जन्तुओं के दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण परिस्थितियों को देखता है, जो उनके परिवारों में होते हैं, और इस प्रकार अस्तित्व से जुड़ी पीड़ा को समझता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, where Yudhishthira discusses the nature of life and death amidst the Kurukshetra War.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes the inevitability of death and the consequences of actions within family settings, prompting deeper reflection.

Application

This shloka teaches us to recognize the transient nature of life and to cultivate compassion for those suffering in society.