Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स पतितः करुद्धस तयक्त्वात्मानम अथाब्रवीत

Shloka (श्लोक)
[आर्तः]स पतितः करुद्धस तयक्त्वात्मानम अथाब्रवीत
मरिष्याम्य अधनस्येह जीवितार्थॊ न विद्यते
⚡ Quick Meaning
A distressed individual expresses despair over life circumstances.
Translations
English Translation
This verse depicts the poignant moment when a despondent man, having lost everything, confronts the futility of his existence. In his sorrow, he laments that without resources, life seems meaningless, highlighting the struggles of the impoverished.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक उस कठिन क्षण का वर्णन करता है जब एक निराश व्यक्ति, जिसने सब कुछ खो दिया है, अपने अस्तित्व की व्यर्थता का सामना करता है। अपने दुःख में, वह विमुख होकर कहता है कि साधनों के बिना, जीवन बेमानि लगता है, जो गरीबों की संघर्षों को उजागर करता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka presents a humanizing perspective on poverty and desolation, providing insight into the emotional turmoil of a person in dire straits.
Meaning
The expression of despair in this verse illustrates the deeper implications of material deprivation and raises awareness regarding compassion in society towards the less fortunate.
Application
In modern contexts, this shloka serves as a call to action to support those who are less fortunate. It encourages a collective societal responsibility to uplift the downtrodden and recognize their struggles.
