Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कव सा करीडा गतास्माकं बाल्ये वै शिनिपुंगव

Shloka (श्लोक)

[दुर]कव सा करीडा गतास्माकं बाल्ये वै शिनिपुंगव
कव च युद्धम इदं भूयः कालॊ हि दुरतिक्रमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse questions the playful past of childhood in contrast to present conflicts.

Translations

English Translation

Where is that playful game from our childhood, O best of the Shini, and where is this war now? Time indeed is perilous and difficult to overcome.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे शिनिपुंगव, हमारी बाल्य की वह करीडिता कहाँ है और यह युद्ध अब कहाँ है? समय वास्तव में दुरात्मा और कठिनाई से भरा है।

Commentary

Context

The speaker reflects on the loss of innocence and the weight of current conflicts overshadowing past joys.

Meaning

This conveys a poignant reminder of how time transforms playfulness into serious matters.

Application

We should cherish our innocent days and remember the sheer joy in simple pastimes, especially in tough times.