Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एतच छरुत्वा महाराज धृतराष्ट्रॊ ऽमबिका सुतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[वै]एतच छरुत्वा महाराज धृतराष्ट्रॊ ऽमबिका सुतः
अब्रवीत संजयं सूतं शॊकव्याकुल चेतनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

King Dhritarashtra, upon hearing the news, expressed his grief and confusion through Sanjaya.

Translations

English Translation

Upon hearing this, King Dhritarashtra, the son of Ambika, plunged into grief and addressed Sanjaya, revealing his tumultuous mental state amid the ferocity of the war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह सुनकर, धृतराष्ट्र, अम्बिका के पुत्र, शोक में डूब गए और संजय से बात करते हुए युद्ध की तीव्रता के बीच अपनी मानसिक स्थिति को प्रकट किया।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the emotional turmoil faced by Dhritarashtra as the conflict escalates, showing the personal stakes in the war.

Meaning

It emphasizes the futility of conflict and the pain that accompanies loss, providing insight into the emotional experiences of those ruling from afar.

Application

Consider the weight of leadership and how difficult decisions impact not just warriors but those waiting in uncertainty, addressing the emotional resonance of conflict.