Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पुण्डरीकाक्ष पश्यस्व पौत्रं पार्थस्य धीमतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पुण्डरीकाक्ष पश्यस्व पौत्रं पार्थस्य धीमतः
परिक्षीणेषु कुरुषु परिक्षीणं गतायुषम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka urges to look at the grandson of Partha, reflecting on the lineage.

Translations

English Translation

It commands attention towards the grandson of Arjuna, known for his wisdom, and hints at the collective decline of the Kurus, noting how their lineage is fading with passing lives.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह पार्थ के पौत्र की ओर देखने का आग्रह करता है, जो अपने ज्ञान के लिए प्रसिद्ध है, और कुरुओं की सामूहिक कमी की ओर इशारा करता है, जिसमें उनके उपाधियों का धीरे-धीरे ह्रास हो रहा है।

Commentary

Context

The shloka emphasizes the significance of lineage and the legacy left behind through family ties amidst the turmoil of emotions.

Meaning

It signifies the essence of remembrance and the importance of ancestral wisdom being passed on through generations.

Application

This calls for a reflection on one’s roots and responsibilities towards preserving family legacies for future generations.