Mahabharata Stri Parva – किं नु शॊचति भर्तारं पुत्रं चैषा मनस्विनी

Shloka (श्लोक)

किं नु शॊचति भर्तारं पुत्रं चैषा मनस्विनी
तथा हय अवस्थिता भाति पुत्रं चाप्य अभिवीक्ष्य सा

⚡ Quick Meaning

What shall this woman grieve for her husband and her son when she stands here, looking at them both?

Translations

English Translation

This verse depicts a woman contemplating her dual sorrows as she witnesses both her husband and son fall in battle, evoking the layers of loss associated with warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक महिला के बारे में है जो युद्ध के मैदान में अपने पति और पुत्र को छोड़ते हुए उनके दु:ख के समय पर विचार कर रही है, जो युद्ध से जुड़े सभी बुराइयों को व्यक्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka further illustrates the overwhelming grief described within the Stri Parva, emphasizing the emotional burden on women.

Meaning

It reveals the profound weight of loss, especially for women who often shoulder the despair of their families.

Application

This serves as a reminder to nurture of our emotional wellbeing while supporting those in grief-stricken scenarios.