Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – जरा परिगतॊ वृद्धः कषुधार्थॊ दुर्बलॊ भृशम

Shloka (श्लोक)

जरा परिगतॊ वृद्धः कषुधार्थॊ दुर्बलॊ भृशम
उपवासपरिश्रान्तॊ यदा तवम अपि कर्शितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the struggles of life, portraying a sense of longing and weariness.

Translations

English Translation

It describes a state of decay and need, where the speaker beseeches for empathy, indicating the exhaustion and frailty due to fasting and life’s challenges. The plea resonates with a universal condition of vulnerability.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवन की कठिनाइयों के संदर्भ में थकान और दुर्बलता को दर्शाता है, जहाँ व्यक्तित्व की थकान और कमजोरियों की अनुग्रह की मांग की गई है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears amidst discussions of fasting and the inherent struggles described in Ashvamedhika Parva.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of human vulnerability, expressing a need for compassion amidst life’s hardships.

Application

Readers can adopt a compassionate approach towards those facing adversity, recognizing shared human experiences of struggle.