Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – षॊडषेमानि वर्षाणि गतानि मुनिपुंगव

Shloka (श्लोक)
षॊडषेमानि वर्षाणि गतानि मुनिपुंगव
अस्य राज्ञॊ हतान पुत्राञ शॊचतॊ न शमॊ विभॊ
⚡ Quick Meaning
The sage reflects on the years lost and the king’s grief over the death of his sons.
Translations
English Translation
For sixteen long years, the sage recalls the immense sorrow of the king mourning his sons, highlighting the unending grief that has plagued the royal household.
हिंदी अनुवाद
संत का ध्यान इस बात पर है कि पिछले सोलह वर्षों में, राजा अपने पुत्रों के मृत्यु के शोक में डूबा रहा है, जो राजसी घराने में बेजोड़ दुःख का प्रतीक है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka serves as a reflection on the prolonged mourning period of a king, representing the heavy toll of loss within royal families.
Meaning
It illustrates the depth of sorrow that engulfed the king over the years, echoing the pain and suffering felt within his lineage.
Application
This reminds us of the long-lasting impacts of grief and the profound nature of familial loss.
