Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – दृष्टद्युम्नम अहत्वाजौ नाहं जीवितुम उत्सहे

Shloka (श्लोक)

दृष्टद्युम्नम अहत्वाजौ नाहं जीवितुम उत्सहे
स मे पितृवधाद वध्यः पाञ्चाला ये च संगताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse reflects despair in not wanting to live after witnessing the death of Dristadyumna.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker reveals a loss of will to live, stemming from the grief over Dristadyumna’s death. They feel unworthy of life after experiencing such a significant loss, indicating the profound effect of companionship and shared fate.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बोलने वाला जीवन जीने की इच्छा खो चुका है, जो दृष्टद्युम्न की मृत्यु से उत्पन्न है। वह महसूस करता है कि इस तरह के महत्वपूर्ण नुकसान के अनुभव के बाद वह जीवन के योग्य नहीं है, जो साथी के गहन प्रभाव को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse belongs to the Sauptika Parva, depicting the emotional struggles following devastation in warfare.

Meaning

The sentiment reflects the depth of human connections and the devastating impact of war on individual lives.

Application

This shloka encourages acknowledging and processing grief as part of healing in difficult circumstances.