Mahabharata Drona Parva – दग्धुम ऐच्छश च यत कुन्तीं सपुत्रां तवम अनागसम

Shloka (श्लोक)

दग्धुम ऐच्छश च यत कुन्तीं सपुत्रां तवम अनागसम
कृष्णायाश च परिक्लेशं सभामध्ये दुरात्मभिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights a desire to harm Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, showcasing the cruelty of the Kauravas.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes the intentions of the Kauravas to inflict harm on Kunti, and illustrates the harshness and vile nature of their actions towards the Pandavas and their mother.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कुंती पर प्रहार करने की इच्छा को दर्शाता है और कौरवों के क्रूर स्वभाव को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

The shloka is set in the Drona Parva, shedding light on the moral decay among the Kauravas, especially their enmity towards women.

Meaning

It portrays the depths of their cruelty and the lengths they are willing to go to harm their rivals, which underscores the thematic conflicts of the Mahabharata.

Application

This serves as a cautionary tale about the pervasive nature of hatred and the ethical implications of such desires, even in the pursuit of power.