Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पिता यवीयान अस्माकं कषत्ता धर्मभृतां वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पिता यवीयान अस्माकं कषत्ता धर्मभृतां वरः
पुत्रशॊकाभिसंतप्तः किम आह धृतराष्ट्रजम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the despair of a father overwhelmed by sorrow for his son.

Translations

English Translation

The father, who is a noble protector of righteousness, is deeply troubled by grief over his son. He questions what the blind king Dhritarashtra has to say in this dire situation, revealing the depths of his anguish.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धर्म के रक्षक और पिता, पुत्र के शोक में दुखी हैं। वह सवाल करते हैं कि अंधे राजा धृतराष्ट्र इस गंभीर स्थिति में क्या कहेंगे, जो उनके दुःख के गहरे स्तर को प्रकट करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse occurs in a tense moment during the Udyoga Parva, highlighting the emotional turmoil surrounding the impending war.

Meaning

The shloka encapsulates the pain of a father losing his son, which resonates with universal themes of loss and duty.

Application

It encourages reflection on the weight of familial bonds and the responsibilities that come with them, particularly in difficult times.