Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यथा हि शकुनिं गृह्य छित्वा पक्षौ च संजय

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा हि शकुनिं गृह्य छित्वा पक्षौ च संजय
विसर्जयन्ति संहृष्टाः करीडमानाः कुमारकाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as children joyfully release a bird caught and winged, similarly, my thoughts are freed by you, O Sanjay.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka metaphorically compares the act of freeing a caught bird to the release of burdensome thoughts, signifying a moment of clarity or relief amid chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बंधन में फंसी एक चिड़िया को मुक्त करने के कार्य को विचारों की मुक्ति से तुलना करता है, जो अराजकता के बीच स्पष्टता या राहत के क्षण को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This moment occurs amidst the turmoil of the battlefield, depicting a hold on one’s psyche akin to childhood innocence.

Meaning

The joy associated with the release of a bird symbolizes the wish to attain moments of peace, even when surrounded by strife.

Application

This shloka teaches the importance of finding moments of joy and clarity, despite the challenges that life may present.