Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – इयं च माता जयिष्ठा मे वीतवाताध्व कर्शिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

इयं च माता जयिष्ठा मे वीतवाताध्व कर्शिता
घॊरेण तपसा युक्ता देवी कच चिन न शॊचति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This revered mother of mine is now weak from her austerities; does the goddess not feel sorrow?

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, the speaker reflects on the hardships of their venerable mother, who has endured many religious practices. The question arises whether the divine sits in silence, unmoved by her suffering, emphasizing the empathy expected from the divine.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, वक्ता अपनी श्रद्धेय माँ के कठिन परिश्रम पर विचार करता है, जिन्होंने कई धार्मिक अभ्यास किए हैं। सवाल उठता है कि क्या देवी उनकी पीड़ा से असंवेदनशील बनी हुई हैं, जो दिव्य से अपेक्षित सहानुभूति को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is framed within a narrative that speaks of devotion and the struggles associated with spiritual practices.

Meaning

It illustrates the challenges faced by those committed to spirituality and questions the response from higher powers regarding human suffering.

Application

The shloka encourages reflection on personal sacrifice and the perceived distance between devotion and divine acknowledgment during times of distress.