Mahabharata Stri Parva – अथापि तैर विमुच्येत वयाधिभिः पुरुषॊ नृप

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथापि तैर विमुच्येत वयाधिभिः पुरुषॊ नृप
आवृणॊत्य एव तं पश्चाज जरा रूपविनाशिनी

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights that even if one is freed from ailments, they are still enveloped by old age and decay.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reveals that even if an individual conquers their bodily ailments, they remain encased in the inevitable decay of old age, which remains an inescapable reality of life. It points to the transient nature of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि यदि कोई व्यक्ति अपनी शारीरिक व्याधियों से मुक्ति पा लेता है, तब भी वह बुढ़ापे और नाश के प्रभाव से जकड़ा रहता है, जो जीवन की अनिवार्य सच्चाई है। यह अस्तित्व की अस्थायी प्रकृति को इंगित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the broader discourse on the impermanence of life and the persistent nature of suffering, found in the Stri Parva of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The essence of this verse lies in its acknowledgment of the inevitability of aging and decay, serving as a reminder of life’s fleeting nature.

Application

This shloka encourages a deeper contemplation of the aging process, instilling a thoughtful perspective on how one perceives and accepts physical decline through the passage of time.