Mahabharata Shanti Parva – वधबन्धभयाद एके मॊक्षतन्त्रम उपागताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वधबन्धभयाद एके मॊक्षतन्त्रम उपागताः
मरणॊत्पातजं दुःखम आहुर धर्मविदॊ जनाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys that some seek liberation due to the fear of death, acknowledging the pain inherent in mortality.

Translations

English Translation

Some, due to the fear of being bound by death, seek liberation through understanding. Wise people recognize that suffering springs from the fear of death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कुछ लोग मृत्यु के बंधन के डर से मुक्ति की खोज करते हैं। विद्वान लोग मानते हैं कि दुःख मृत्यु के डर से उत्पन्न होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated within discussions on existential fears and the pursuit of liberation in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The verse points to the relationship between fear of death and the quest for spiritual liberation, highlighting human struggle.

Application

It invites us to confront our fears and consider our motivations for seeking meaning and freedom in life.