Mahabharata Stri Parva – आत्मापराधात पुत्रास ते विनष्टाः पृथिवीपते

Shloka (श्लोक)

आत्मापराधात पुत्रास ते विनष्टाः पृथिवीपते
मा ताञ शॊचस्व राजेन्द्र न हि शॊके ऽसति कारणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys that the destruction of one’s sons is due to self-offense; therefore, there is no reason for sorrow.

Translations

English Translation

The verse reassures the king that the loss of his sons is not a result of external factors, but the consequences of their own actions, urging him not to grieve for it, as grief has no real cause.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राजा को आश्वस्त करता है कि उनके पुत्रों की हानि बाहरी कारणों का परिणाम नहीं है, बल्कि उनके खुद के कार्यों के परिणामस्वरूप है, जिससे उन्हें शोक नहीं करना चाहिए क्योंकि शोक का कोई वास्तविक कारण नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

Situated in the Stri Parva, this shloka addresses the king’s grief over the loss of his sons, reflecting on accountability.

Meaning

It highlights that self-inflicted harm leads to dire consequences and implies that grieving might be unnecessary.

Application

This shloka teaches that responsibility for our actions is paramount, and instead of lamenting, one should seek to learn from experiences.