Mahabharata Drona Parva – पुत्रान अन्ये पितॄन अन्ये भरातॄन अन्यच मातुलान

Shloka (श्लोक)

पुत्रान अन्ये पितॄन अन्ये भरातॄन अन्यच मातुलान
भागिनेयान वयस्यांश च तथा संबन्धिबान्धवान
उत्सृज्यॊत्सृज्य गच्छन्ति तवरिता जीवितेप्सवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who desire life leave behind their children, fathers, brothers, uncles, friends, and relatives in haste.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects the fleeting nature of life, illustrating how individuals, in their pursuit of survival, abandon their loved ones such as children, fathers, and relatives. The pervasive urgency of living often leads to emotional detachment from those important to us.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवन के क्षणिक स्वरूप को दर्शाता है, यह दर्शाता है कि व्यक्ति, जीवित रहने की कोशिश में, अपने प्रियजनों जैसे बच्चों, पिताओं और रिश्तेदारों को छोड़ देते हैं। जीवन का यह महत्व हमें भावनात्मक रूप से उनसे दूर कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This passage is contextualized during a moment of intense conflict in the Drona Parva, highlighting the harsh realities of warfare.

Meaning

The verse conveys the urgency of self-preservation over familial ties, a profound philosophical statement on human priorities during crises.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the consequences of prioritizing self-interest over relationships, urging reflection on the values we uphold in critical situations.