Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भवितातः परं दुःखं किं नु मन्ये जनार्दन

Shloka (श्लोक)

भवितातः परं दुःखं किं नु मन्ये जनार्दन
अभिमन्यॊः सुतात कृष्ण मृताज जाताद अरिंदम

⚡ Quick Meaning

O Janardana, how could greater suffering come than the loss of Abhimanyu’s son?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka questions the extent of sorrow that the Pandavas feel after the death of Abhimanyu’s son, highlighting a profound sense of grief that transcends typical human experience during battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पूछता है कि अभिमन्यु के पुत्र की मृत्यु के बाद पाण्डवों को और कौन सा दुःख सहना पड़ सकता है, जो युद्ध के दौरान मानव अनुभव से परे एक गहरा दुःख दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

The context of this shloka showcases the unbearable pain experienced by the warriors and their families due to the relentless conflicts during the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It reflects the theme of profound loss, emphasizing how even in the face of war, the emotional burdens weigh heavily on individuals.

Application

This serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition and the universal grief shared by those affected by loss in strife.