Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुसूक्ष्मॊ ऽपीह देहे वै शल्यॊ जनयते रुजम

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुसूक्ष्मॊ ऽपीह देहे वै शल्यॊ जनयते रुजम
किं पुनः शरसंघातैश चितस्य तव भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the subtlety of pain arising from wounds, comparing them to mental anguish.

Translations

English Translation

Even the most obscure of wounds can generate considerable suffering within the body. What then to say of the profound pain induced by attacks of arrows in your heart, O Bharata?

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ तक कि सबसे सूक्ष्म घाव भी शरीर के भीतर गंभीर दुख पैदा कर सकते हैं। फिर, हे भारत, बाणों के हमलों से जो आंतरिक दुख उत्पन्न होता है, उसके बारे में क्या कहा जा सकता है?

Commentary

Context

This verse relates to physical and emotional pain from wounds, notably during battles or conflicts in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The shloka implies that inner emotional wounds can often be more painful than visible injuries, prompting introspection about mental suffering.

Application

It reminds us to acknowledge not only physical pain but also our mental scars and the importance of addressing psychological well-being.