Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पितृपुत्र वधं पराप्य पुमान कः परिहापयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

पितृपुत्र वधं पराप्य पुमान कः परिहापयेत
विशेषतस तु शपथं शपित्वा राजसंसदि

⚡ Quick Meaning

Who can avoid the vengeance once the father’s death is avenged?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the relentless nature of vengeance in familial disputes, questioning how a man can escape the repercussions once a father is avenged, especially under the auspices of a royal oath.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पारिवारिक विवादों में प्रतिशोध की निरंतरता को रेखांकित करता है, यह प्रश्न उठाते हुए कि एक व्यक्ति कैसे बच सकता है जब पिता का प्रतिशोध किया जाता है, खासकर जब राजशपथ का समर्थन होता है।

Commentary

Context

This reflects the serious consequences of revenge-oriented actions in the world of royal politics, grounding the moral dilemma in the narrative.

Meaning

The shloka highlights the cycle of vengeance and its inescapable nature in familial feuds, reminding us of the complexities involved in such situations.

Application

Understanding the costs of revenge can guide us towards resolution and peace rather than perpetuating cycles of harm in our personal lives.