Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ये तु विंशतिवर्षा वै तरिंशद्वर्षाश च मानवाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये तु विंशतिवर्षा वै तरिंशद्वर्षाश च मानवाः
अर्वाग एव हि ते सर्वे मरिष्यन्ति शरच्छतात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka states that individuals live only a specific span before death takes them.

Translations

English Translation

Those who live for twenty and thirty years, indeed all of them, shall die when the winter arrives. This illustrates the brevity of life, irrespective of age or strength.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो लोग बीस और तीस वर्ष जीवित रहते हैं, वे सभी शीत ऋतु में मरेंगे। यह जीवन की संक्षिप्तता को दर्शाता है, चाहे उम्र या शक्ति कुछ भी हो।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the universal truth of mortality in discussions within the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It serves as a poignant reminder of the inevitability of death, irrespective of one’s age or capabilities.

Application

Reflecting on this shloka can inspire individuals to live purposefully, knowing that life is finite.