Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भृत्यास तव अन्धकवृष्णीनां सदिनॊ रथिनश च ये

Shloka (श्लोक)

भृत्यास तव अन्धकवृष्णीनां सदिनॊ रथिनश च ये
वीर हीनं वृद्धबालं पौरजानपदास तथा
ययुस ते परिवर्याथ कलत्रं पार्थ शासनात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts the plight of the helpless servants and citizens in the aftermath of the war.

Translations

English Translation

The servants of the Andhaka-Vrishni clans and the old and young citizens, rendered without strength due to loss, followed Arjuna with their families as per his command.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अन्धक-वृष्णि कबीले के सेवक और वृद्ध एवं युवा नागरिक, जो हानि के कारण शक्ति-हीन हो गए थे, अर्जुन के आदेश के अनुसार अपने परिवारों के साथ उसका अनुसरण करते रहे।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the impact of loss on society at large, indicating the interconnectedness of all actions during war.

Meaning

It emphasizes the fragility of society and the shared experience of hardship that arises from conflict.

Application

Recognizing suffering can inspire acts of compassion and awareness towards those impacted by communal struggles.