Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सैवं विपल्य करुणं सॊन्मादेव तपस्विनी

Shloka (श्लोक)

[व]सैवं विपल्य करुणं सॊन्मादेव तपस्विनी
उत्तरा नयपतद भूमौ कृपणा पुत्रगृद्धिनी

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the intense sorrow of a mother witnessing her child’s demise.

Translations

English Translation

The verse depicts a heart-wrenching moment of a mother, Uttara, overwhelmed by grief as she finds herself helpless on the battlefield after the loss of her son, highlighting the painful realities of conflict.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक माँ, उत्तरा, के दिल की गहराई का चित्रण करता है, जो अपने बेटे की मृत्यु से प्रभावित हो कर युद्धभूमि पर बेबस महसूस करती है, संघर्ष की दर्दनाक वास्तविकताओं को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

Set against the backdrop of the Kurukshetra war, this shloka captures profound personal loss amidst the chaos of battle.

Meaning

The verse illustrates the deep emotional pain experienced by mothers in times of war, emphasizing the universality of grief.

Application

It serves as a reminder that behind every conflict are personal stories of loss and suffering, prompting us to foster compassion in our hearts.