Mahabharata Stri Parva – दाशार्ही पुत्रजं वीरं शयानं सत्यविक्रमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

दाशार्ही पुत्रजं वीरं शयानं सत्यविक्रमम
आरॊप्याङ्के रुदन्त्य एताश चेदिराजवराङ्गनाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the grief of the maidens as they see their brave warrior unfold on the ground.

Translations

English Translation

The maidens cry as they find Dhrishtadyumna, the son of Drona, lying wounded. They lament his fall, expressing their sorrow and helplessness in the light of the great warrior’s fate on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक द्रष्टद्युम्न, द्रोण के पुत्र को दुःख में देखतीं सखियों की कहानी सुनाता है। वे उनके घायल होने पर विलाप करती हैं, अपनी संवेदनाएं प्रकट करती हैं और युद्ध के मैदान में युद्धरत योद्धा की नियति पर निराश होती हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Stri Parva, we see the focus shift to the women affected by the war, showcasing their emotional plight in a patriarchal society.

Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the themes of valor and vulnerability, portraying how even the strongest can be brought down, evoking empathy from those left behind.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the emotional toll of conflict and the need to cherish and protect those we hold dear.