Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नाचिकेतं पिता दृष्ट्वा पतितं दुःखमूर्छितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाचिकेतं पिता दृष्ट्वा पतितं दुःखमूर्छितः
किं मया कृतम इत्य उक्त्वा निपपात महीतले

⚡ Quick Meaning

Seeing Nachiketa fallen, the father, overtaken by sorrow, questioned his actions and collapsed to the ground.

Translations

English Translation

The father, upon witnessing his son Nachiketa fallen and overwhelmed by grief, asked himself what he had done and then fell to the ground in despair.

हिंदी अनुवाद

पिता ने अपने पुत्र नचिकेता को गिरा हुआ देखकर, दुःख में डूबते हुए, अपने किए को लेकर प्रश्न किया और फिर मोह में पृथ्वी पर गिर पड़े।

Commentary

Context

This verse depicts a poignant moment of realization and regret experienced by the father as he sees the consequences of his actions.

Meaning

It highlights the heavy emotional burden of parental responsibility and the impact of one’s actions on loved ones.

Application

This shloka encourages awareness of how our actions affect our family and loved ones, reminding us to act with love and care.