Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न कश चिज जात्व अतिक्रामेज जरामृत्यू ह मानवः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न कश चिज जात्व अतिक्रामेज जरामृत्यू ह मानवः
अपि सागरपर्यन्तां विजित्येमां वसुंधराम

⚡ Quick Meaning

No one can escape old age and death, even if they conquer the entire Earth.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka clarifies that irrespective of one’s conquests or accomplishments, every human being is ultimately subject to the forces of old age and death, demonstrating the futility of material pursuits in the face of mortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक स्पष्ट करता है कि चाहे कोई भी अपने विजय या उपलब्धियों में कितना भी बड़ा हो, हर मनुष्य अंततः वृद्धावस्था और मृत्यु के अधीन होता है, जो मृत्यु के सामने भौतिक प्रयासों के व्यर्थता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse speaks to the limits of earthly success when confronted with the universal truths of life.

Meaning

The shloka serves as a reminder that no achievement is greater than the inevitability of death.

Application

It encourages individuals to prioritize spiritual growth and meaningful relationships over transient material gains.