Mahabharata Stri Parva – ये च ते कथिता वयाला वयाधयस ते परकीर्तिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये च ते कथिता वयाला वयाधयस ते परकीर्तिताः
या सा नारी बृहत काया अधितिष्ठति तत्र वै
ताम आहुस तु जरां पराज्ञा वर्णरूपविनाशिनीम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the well-known qualities of women, emphasizing their significance in society.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the mention of women and their roles, capturing their stature and indicating how they may be affected by time, beauty, and wisdom. It portrays the profound transformations that women go through.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक महिलाओं और उनके गुणों का उल्लेख करता है, उनकी समाज में महत्ता को उजागर करता है। यह दर्शाता है कि वे समय, सुंदरता और ज्ञान से कैसे प्रभावित होती हैं, तथा उनके द्वारा अनुभव की गई गहन परिवर्तन को प्रस्तुत करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the discourse on women’s life stages in the Stri Parva, reflecting the intersection of gender and wisdom.

Meaning

It emphasizes how women’s identities are intertwined with societal roles and the inevitable passage of time.

Application

In our lives, this shloka inspires respect and recognition for the evolving roles of women and the wisdom they carry through various phases.