Mahabharata Shalya Parva – ततो भीता सरिच्छ्रेष्ठा चिन्तयाम आस भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततो भीता सरिच्छ्रेष्ठा चिन्तयाम आस भारत
उभयॊः शापयॊर भीता कथम एतद भविष्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

The river, terrified, pondered the fate of both parties under their curses.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka involves the river contemplating the dire implications of the curses directed at both parties involved. Its fear mirrors the consequences of the profound choices made amidst conflict, emphasizing how external forces bear witness to human struggles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में नदी दोनों पक्षों पर लगे शाप के गंभीर परिणामों के बारे में चिंतन करती है। इसकी भयाकांक्षा मानव संघर्ष की गहराई में किए गए विकल्पों के परिणामों को दर्शाती है, जिससे यह बताया गया है कि बाहरी शक्तियों ने मानव संघर्षों का गवाह बनकर देखा है।

Commentary

Context

The verse appears in the Shalya Parva, reflecting on the profound ripples created by human actions and their repercussions.

Meaning

It highlights the threads between individual actions and their broader environmental implications, creating an interconnected narrative of consequences.

Application

This shloka encourages reflection on our actions and their effects on the wider world, prompting a conscious approach to decisions.