Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वृद्धं मां हतपुत्रं च धर्मपत्न्या सहानया

Shloka (श्लोक)

वृद्धं मां हतपुत्रं च धर्मपत्न्या सहानया
विलपन्तं बहुविधं कृपणं चैव सत्तमाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The old ones lamented for me, the slain son, alongside my righteous wife.

Translations

English Translation

The elderly people and my virtuous wife, overwhelmed with grief over my deceased son, wept richly and touched by sorrow, expressed their profound anguish.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वृद्ध लोग और मेरी धर्मपत्नी, मेरे हत्या किए गए पुत्र के लिए अत्यधिक शोक में डूबी हुई, अनेक प्रकार से विलाप कर रहे थे।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures collective mourning, emphasizing the loss felt by family and community members alike.

Meaning

It reveals the complexity of grief, showcasing how it intertwines with moral values and deep relationships.

Application

This verse highlights the need for social support during grief, encouraging collective healing and sharing of sorrow.