Shloka (श्लोक)
किं शॊचसि महाराज नास्ति शॊके सहायता
अक्षौहिण्यॊ हताश चाष्टौ दश चैव विशां पते
निर्जनेयं वसुमती शून्या संप्रति केवला
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka questions Dhritarashtra’s sorrow and reflects on the loss experienced during the war.
Translations
English Translation
The verse addresses Dhritarashtra, asking why he is mourning when help is scarce following the loss of eight akshauhinis and the desolation surrounding them.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक धृतराष्ट्र से पूछता है कि वह क्यों शोकित हैं जब सहायता की कोई संभावना नहीं है, आठ अक्षौहिणियों की हार और चारों ओर का खालीपन देखते हुए।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is situated in the Stri Parva, where the emotional landscape of the aftermath of the war is examined.
Meaning
It prompts deep reflection on the futility of excessive sorrow when the situation is dire and help unavailable.
Application
This verse serves as a reminder to focus on constructive actions rather than being paralyzed by grief in the face of loss.
