Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तौ च शरुत्वा मृतौ वयक्तं पाण्डॊः कषेत्रॊद्भवाः सुताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तौ च शरुत्वा मृतौ वयक्तं पाण्डॊः कषेत्रॊद्भवाः सुताः
एकाह्ना ससुहृद वर्गाः कलैब्याद धास्यन्ति जीवितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Upon hearing that they would die, the sons of Pandu would be devastated.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts the sons of Pandu, inquiring about their fate, grief-stricken by the possible loss of their lives and camaraderie on the battlefield, foreseeing a day deeply marked by death and destruction.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पाण्डु के पुत्रों को दर्शाता है, जो अपनी किस्मत के बारे में जानने के लिए पूछते हैं, पात्रों के फटने और दोस्ती के खोने पर गहरे दुखी होते हैं, एक दिन की संभावना को दर्शाते हैं जो मृत्यु और विनाश से पूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

As both sides prepare for battle, the deep anguish felt by the Pandavas is a significant emotional anchor in the epic narrative, illustrating their human vulnerabilities.

Meaning

This shloka reflects the inevitable encounter with mortality and the burdens it carries, resonating deeply within the human experience.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the weight of choices made when conflict arises, encouraging introspection in our own lives.