Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यदा मां चैव भार्यां च दरष्टासि भृशदुर्बले

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदा मां चैव भार्यां च दरष्टासि भृशदुर्बले
न तदा जीवितेनार्थॊ भविता तव संजय

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker expresses that seeing them both in a time of weakness brings a deeper realization than mere existence.

Translations

English Translation

When you witness both me and my wife in our state of great weakness, at that moment, mere survival loses its significance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब तुम मुझे और मेरी पत्नी को हमारी बड़ी कमजोरी में देखोगे, तब उस पल, जीवन केवल जीवित रहने की बात नहीं रह जाती।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reveals vulnerability while indicating the profound realization of life that goes beyond just existing.

Meaning

The emphasis on fragility suggests that true value in life comes from understanding and experiencing emotions beyond survival.

Application

This teaches us to appreciate not just life, but the meaningful connections and experiences we share during challenging times.