Shloka (श्लोक)
पुण्डरीकनिभा भाति पुण्डरीकान्तर परभा
मुखं विमृज्य पुत्रस्य भर्तुश चैव तपस्विनी
⚡ Quick Meaning
Like a lotus, she wipes the face of her son, who resembles the radiant beauty of the lotus.
Translations
English Translation
The mother carefully wipes her son’s face, which shines with the beauty reminiscent of a lotus, evoking profound maternal love and care in the face of hardship.
हिंदी अनुवाद
माता अपने पुत्र का चेहरा ध्यान से पोंछती है, जो कमल की सुंदरता के समान चमकता है, जो मातृत्व के प्रेम और देखभाल को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse highlights the gentle nurturing nature of motherhood amidst the chaos of war, appearing in the Stri Parva.
Meaning
It juxtaposes serene beauty with the backdrop of violence, emphasizing the power of maternal love.
Application
This calls to appreciate and honor the nurturing roles in our lives, reminding us that love persists even in trials.
