Mahabharata Virata Parva – यॊ हि मां पुरुषॊ गृध्येद यथान्याः पराकृतस्त्रियः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊ हि मां पुरुषॊ गृध्येद यथान्याः पराकृतस्त्रियः
ताम एव स ततॊ रात्रिं परविशेद अपरां तनुम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Whoever desires me as other earthly women does, shall possess my body through the night.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that if a man covets her as any ordinary woman, he cannot fully claim her without understanding her intrinsic nature, blending physical desire with deeper emotional connections.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि यदि कोई व्यक्ति मुझसे पारंपरिक स्त्री की तरह इच्छा करता है, तो वह मेरी बाहरी आकृति को प्राप्त कर सकता है, किन्तु केवल मेरी आंतरिक स्वभाव को समझे बिना नहीं।

Commentary

Context

This is within the Virata Parva, where themes of desire and possession unveil deeper emotional and spiritual layers in relationships.

Meaning

The verse articulates the complexity of desire, asserting that genuine connection extends beyond mere physical attraction.

Application

This shloka encourages reflection on the nature of love and possession, emphasizing the need for deeper understanding within relationships.