Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततॊ दुःखतरं मन्ये किम अन्यत परभविष्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततॊ दुःखतरं मन्ये किम अन्यत परभविष्यति
यद अद्य पितरं शरुत्वा निहतं मम दुर्मतेः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses the speaker’s notion that beyond the current sorrow lies an even greater pain upon learning of his father’s demise.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker reflects on the unbearable sorrow that shall follow, thinking there could be nothing worse than hearing of the death of their father on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बोलने वाला उन दुःखों पर विचार करता है जो इसके आगे हैं, यह सोचता है कि युद्धभूमि पर अपने पिता की मृत्यु के समाचार से बुरा कुछ नहीं हो सकता।

Commentary

Context

This shloka encapsulates the depth of grief and foreshadows the emotional turmoil that follows losses in battle.

Meaning

It highlights the perception of loss and its repercussions on human emotions, especially familial ties.

Application

This expression of grief serves as a reminder of the value of compassion and empathy towards those experiencing loss in our lives.