Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अद्य शरुत्वा हतं पुत्रं धृतराष्ट्रॊ जनेश्वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अद्य शरुत्वा हतं पुत्रं धृतराष्ट्रॊ जनेश्वरः
निःसंज्ञः पतितॊ भूमौ किल्बिषं परतिपद्यताम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes Dhritarashtra’s reaction to the news of his son’s death, falling unconscious in despair.

Translations

English Translation

Upon hearing about the death of his son, King Dhritarashtra, the blind monarch, fell to the ground in shock and despair, grappling with the grievous sin that had befallen him as a parent.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अपने पुत्र की मृत्यु की खबर सुनकर, धृतराष्ट्र, अंधे सम्राट, सदमे में भूमि पर गिर पड़े और एक माता-पिता के रूप में अपने ऊपर किल्बिष के भयंकर पाप की भावना से जूझने लगे।

Commentary

Context

This moment illustrates the emotional burden of loss and the consequences of one’s actions, emphasizing Dhritarashtra’s tragic role.

Meaning

His fall signifies the overwhelming nature of grief and guilt, intertwining personal anguish with the fate of many others.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the emotional weight that accompanies loss, urging compassion and understanding in similar real-life situations.