Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अथ बन्धपरिक्लिष्टॊ मार्जारॊ वीक्ष्य मूषकम
Shloka (श्लोक)
अथ बन्धपरिक्लिष्टॊ मार्जारॊ वीक्ष्य मूषकम
छिन्न्तं वै तदा पाशान अत्वरन्तं तवरान्वितः
⚡ Quick Meaning
A cat, distressed and bound, witnessing a mouse, hastily approaches as it tears the bonds.
Translations
English Translation
This verse describes a cat in a desperate situation who observes a mouse and, moved by its plight, quickly acts to free itself from its bonds to chase after the mouse, symbolizing the urgency of seizing opportunities.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक बन्धन में फंसे हुए बिल्ली की कहानी बताता है, जो एक चूहे को देखती है और उसकी पीड़ा से प्रेरित होकर, तेजी से बन्धनों को तोड़कर चूहे का पीछा करती है, जो अवसर को भुनाने की आवश्यकता को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is from the Shanti Parva of Mahabharata, illustrating the urgency of action in times of crisis, reflecting the broader themes of struggle and survival.
Meaning
The metaphor of the cat and mouse signifies the dynamics between opportunity and the readiness to act. It emphasizes that one must be quick to take advantage of fleeting chances.
Application
This verse encourages individuals to be alert and responsive to opportunities, reminiscent of life’s precariousness where hesitation might lead to lost chances.
