Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मृत्युर जरा च वयाधिश च दुःखं चानेक कारणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

मृत्युर जरा च वयाधिश च दुःखं चानेक कारणम
अनुषक्तं यदा देहे किं सवस्थ इव तिष्ठसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka identifies various afflictions and the inevitability of death, highlighting their relation to our attachment to the body.

Translations

English Translation

The verse articulates that death, aging, disease, and suffering are numerous causes of sorrow, all linked to our attachment to the physical form.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि मृत्यु, उम्र, बीमारी और दुःख, सभी हमारे शारीरिक रूप से जुड़ी एक आम कारण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is found in the Shanti Parva, reflecting on the nature of suffering and its sources throughout human life.

Meaning

It underscores the idea that attachment fosters suffering, which ultimately leads to death and decline.

Application

One should practice detachment to minimize suffering and embrace the transient nature of life.