Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अकामाश च स कामाश च हता ये ऽसमिन महाहवे

Shloka (श्लोक)

अकामाश च स कामाश च हता ये ऽसमिन महाहवे
कां यॊनिं परतिपन्नास ते तन मे बरूहि पितामह

⚡ Quick Meaning

In the great war, you seek to understand the fates of those who have been slain, both the unfulfilled and the fulfilled desires.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka mentions the inquiry about the souls of the slain in battle, questioning their destinies—those who died with unfulfilled desires and those who achieved what they wanted. It reflects the tragic complexity of war and its implications on life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध में मारे गए लोगों की आत्माओं के भाग्य के बारे में पूछता है, उन इच्छाओं के बारे में जो पूरी हुई या जो अधूरी रह गईं। यह युद्ध की त्रासदी और इसके जीवन पर प्रभाव को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse relates to the struggles faced in the battlefield, invoking the moral dilemmas encountered by warriors and their families.

Meaning

It highlights the emotional turmoil and the philosophical inquiries regarding life, desire, and death in times of conflict.

Application

Reflecting on the outcomes of conflict encourages us to strive for solutions where harm is minimized and all desires can be addressed peacefully.