Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तथैव पितरं वृद्धं हतपुत्रं जनेश्वरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तथैव पितरं वृद्धं हतपुत्रं जनेश्वरम
गान्धारीं च महाभागां विदुरं च महामतिम

⚡ Quick Meaning

They similarly mourned their venerable father, the honored lord of the people, as well as Gandhari and the wise Vidura.

Translations

English Translation

Alongside their grief for their mother, they also lamented for their aged father, the powerful figure of the people whose loss was deeply felt. Gandhari, the virtuous mother, and Vidura, the wise one, were also part of their sorrow.

हिंदी अनुवाद

माता के साथ-साथ, वे अपने वृद्ध पिता का भी शोक मनाते थे, जो जनों के सम्राट थे। गान्धारी, जो महान भाग्यशाली थीं, और विदुर, जो महामति थे, उनके लिए भी शोक का अनुभव हुआ।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the collective mourning of the family as they face the consequences of war, reflecting on their lost relationships.

Meaning

Their sorrow extends beyond immediate losses, encapsulating the broader grief for all noble individuals affected by the war, illustrating a profound human experience.

Application

This verse serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of family and the grief that accompanies loss, advocating for empathy and understanding towards the suffering of those around us.