Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ये चापि पुरुषैः सत्रीभिर गीतवाद्यैर उपस्थिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये चापि पुरुषैः सत्रीभिर गीतवाद्यैर उपस्थिताः
ये चानाथाः परान्नादाः कालस तेषु समक्रियः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who are accompanied by women, music, and festivities, and those who are helpless and hungry, experience the same truth of mortality.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reveals that regardless of one’s circumstances—be it joyous celebrations with music and companions or suffering from hunger and helplessness—all individuals ultimately share the same fate of mortality, demonstrating the unity of human experience.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि चाहे कोई भी परिस्थिति हो—संगीत और साथियों के साथ आनंदमय उत्सव में हो या भूख और असहायता में हो—सभी व्यक्तियों का अंततः मृत्यु का एक ही भाग्य होता है, जो मानव अनुभव की एकता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is a reflection on the human condition, speaking to the nature of joy and suffering inherent in life, shared by all.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder that despite our external conditions, we all face the same existential truths, fostering empathy towards others.

Application

By recognizing the shared reality of mortality, individuals can cultivate compassion for those in different situations, promoting solidarity and understanding in society.