Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अवसीदन्ति मे पराणाः समृतिर मे नश्यति कषुधा

Shloka (श्लोक)

अवसीदन्ति मे पराणाः समृतिर मे नश्यति कषुधा
सवधर्मं बुध्यमानॊ ऽपि हरिष्यामि शवजाघनीम

⚡ Quick Meaning

My life is fading, my memory is lost due to hunger, and I will take away the food if I cannot fulfill my duty.

Translations

English Translation

Overwhelmed by hunger, he expressed the toll it was taking on him—draining his life and disrupting his memory. This highlights the serious impact of basic needs on an individual’s mental and spiritual state, underscoring the necessity of addressing them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

भूख के कारण, उन्होंने यह बताया कि यह उन पर किस तरह का असर डाल रहा है—उनकी ज़िंदगी को खत्म कर रहा है और उनकी स्मृति को बाधित कर रहा है। यह इस बात पर जोर देता है कि व्यक्तिगत जरूरतें मानसिक और आध्यात्मिक स्थिति पर गहरा प्रभाव डालती हैं, और उन्हें ध्यान में रखना आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka brings forth the relationship between survival needs and spiritual pursuits.

Meaning

It reminds us that ignoring basic needs can lead to significant emotional distress, impacting one’s responsibilities.

Application

Fulfilling basic needs is essential for sustaining health and pursuing spiritual growth effectively.