Mahabharata Stri Parva – इत्य उक्त्वा तु महात्मानं पितरं बरह्मवित्तमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

इत्य उक्त्वा तु महात्मानं पितरं बरह्मवित्तमम
धृतराष्ट्रॊ ऽभवन मूढः शॊकं च परमं गतः
अभूच च तूष्णीं राजासौ धयायमानॊ महीपते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes Dhritarashtra’s deep sorrow and loss of clarity upon hearing profound words from his wise father.

Translations

English Translation

After receiving counsel from his enlightened father, Dhritarashtra becomes engulfed in grief, remaining silent and deeply contemplative about his fate as a king.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अपने ज्ञानी पिता द्वारा ज्ञान प्राप्त करने के बाद धृतराष्ट्र गहरे शोक में डूब जाते हैं और अपने भाग्य के बारे में चुपचाप विचार करते हैं, जो एक राजा के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

Within the Stri Parva, this moment illustrates the heavy weight of responsibility on Dhritarashtra as he grapples with the consequences of his past decisions.

Meaning

The shloka reveals the emotional toll of leadership and the burden of loss, highlighting the tension between duty and personal grief.

Application

This teaching underlines the necessity for leaders to find balance amidst personal sorrow while maintaining their duties and decision-making.