Shloka (श्लोक)
हते पुत्रशते दीनं छिन्नशाखम इव दरुमम
पुत्रशॊकाभिसंतप्तं धृतराष्ट्रं महीपतिम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes Dhritarashtra’s sorrow after losing his sons in battle.
Translations
English Translation
In this verse, Dhritarashtra is compared to a tree that has been cut down, bereft of his sons, and overwhelmed by grief due to their demise in the war.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में धृतराष्ट्र की तुलना एक ऐसे वृक्ष से की गई है जिसे काट दिया गया है, अपने पुत्रों के खोने पर अत्यंत दुःख में डूबा हुआ।
Commentary
Context
This shloka appears in the context of mourning in the Stri Parva after the brutal loss of the Kaurava family members in the great war.
Meaning
It signifies the severe emotional impact of loss and the helplessness that accompanies grief.
Application
This verse resonates in modern life to acknowledge the profound pain of loss and to show empathy towards those who grieve.
