Mahabharata Shanti Parva – दृष्ट्वा जञातिवधं घॊरं हतांश च शतशः परान

Shloka (श्लोक)

दृष्ट्वा जञातिवधं घॊरं हतांश च शतशः परान
कॊटिशश च नरान अन्यान परितप्ये पितामह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects the agony of witnessing the death of countless warriors.

Translations

English Translation

Having seen the dreadful demise of our kin—the hundreds of thousands dead, and countless other warriors around—Grandfather Bhishma is stricken with deep sorrow and reflects upon the futility of the slaughter.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अपनी बुरी स्थिति को देखते हुए, दादाजी भीष्म कराह रहे हैं। उन्होंने कई-कई सौ लोगों की मृत्यु और इसके बाद के नरसंहार को देखकर अपनी दुर्दशा की व्यथा व्यक्त की है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs in the Shanti Parva, which emphasizes the repercussions of the war on family and morality.

Meaning

It underlines the profound distress resulting from the loss of loved ones, challenging the sensibility of warfare.

Application

By acknowledging the pain of loss, we can cultivate empathy and a commitment to peace in our own lives.