Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गान्धारी च नृपश्रेष्ठ सर्वाश च कुरु यॊषितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

गान्धारी च नृपश्रेष्ठ सर्वाश च कुरु यॊषितः
पतिताः सहसा भूमौ शरुत्वा करूरं वचश च ताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts Gandhari’s response upon learning the fate of her sons.

Translations

English Translation

Gandhari, along with all the noble women of the Kuru clan, fell to the ground suddenly upon hearing the harsh words, revealing her profound grief and the agony of losing her sons in the war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गांधारी और कुरु वंश की सभी Noble महिलाओं ने कड़े वाक्य सुनकर अचानक भूमि पर गिर गईं, जो अपने पुत्रों को युद्ध में खोने का गहरा दुःख और पीड़ा व्यक्त करती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse encapsulates the sorrow experienced by the maternal figures in the epic, highlighting the emotional devastation wrought by the war.

Meaning

It emphasizes the shared despair of mothers, showcasing the universal pain of losing children in conflict.

Application

The shloka is a poignant reminder of the collateral damage in war and the tears shed by those left behind.