Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पितुर आज्ञा परॊ धर्मः सवधर्मॊ मातृरक्षणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पितुर आज्ञा परॊ धर्मः सवधर्मॊ मातृरक्षणम
अस्वतन्त्रं च पुत्रत्वं किं नु मां नात्र पीडयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

A father’s command is a higher duty; the protection of the mother is fundamental. Why then, does this son suffer in this situation?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that obeying a father’s command is paramount and that the duty to protect one’s mother is inherently sacred. It questions why the son faces distress when adhering to these principles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि पिता की आज्ञा का पालन सर्वोच्च है और माँ की सुरक्षा का कर्तव्य स्वाभाविक रूप से पवित्र है। यह प्रश्न उठाता है कि जब ये सिद्धांतों का पालन किया जाता है तो पुत्र को दुख क्यों उठाना पड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears within the broader moral discussions in the Shanti Parva, where the relationships between duty and familial obligations are critically examined.

Meaning

The shloka highlights the hierarchy of duties in a familial setting, asserting that the requests of a father and the protection of a mother should take precedence over personal feelings.

Application

In contemporary life, this teaching urges individuals to examine the balance between familial obligations and personal suffering, instilling the importance of duty over self-interest.