Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तच छरुत्वा वासुदेवस्य पुनरुक्तं वचॊ ऽपरियम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[व]तच छरुत्वा वासुदेवस्य पुनरुक्तं वचॊ ऽपरियम
तूष्णीं बभूव गान्धारी शॊकव्याकुल लॊचना

⚡ Quick Meaning

Listening to Lord Krishna’s words, Gandhari fell silent with overwhelming grief.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts the deep sorrow experienced by Gandhari after hearing painful truths articulated by Krishna. Her silence reflects the intensity of her emotional turmoil, capturing a moment of profound loss and despair as she comes to terms with the fate of her family.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कृष्ण द्वारा कहे गए दुखद सत्य को सुनने के बाद गान्धारी द्वारा अनुभव की गई गहन शोक को चित्रित करता है। उसकी चुप्पी उसकी भावनात्मक उथल-पुथल की तीव्रता को दर्शाती है, क्योंकि वह अपने परिवार के भाग्य को स्वीकार करती है।

Commentary

Context

Gandhari’s experience conveys the emotional aftermath of the war, highlighting the impact of conflict on familial bonds.

Meaning

The essence of her silence signifies the depth of her grief and the complexities of unresolved sorrow in the aftermath of loss.

Application

This shloka encourages reflection on personal grief and the importance of acknowledging profound emotions as part of the healing process.