Mahabharata Shanti Parva – आकिंचन्ये च राज्ये च विशेषः सुमहान अयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

आकिंचन्ये च राज्ये च विशेषः सुमहान अयम
नित्यॊद्विग्नॊ हि धनवान मृत्यॊर आस्य गतॊ यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Even the wealthy remain anxious, akin to the poor man’s plight in facing death.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates that whether rich or poor, all individuals experience the anxiety of mortality. Wealth does not shield one from the anxiety associated with death, serving as a reminder of life’s transient nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि चाहे धनवान हों या गरीब, सभी व्यक्तियों को मृत्यु की चिंता होती है। धन, मृत्यु से जुड़ी चिंताओं से बचाता नहीं है, जो जीवन की क्षणभंगुरता की याद दिलाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Shanti Parva, focusing on the universal anxiety related to life and death across social classes.

Meaning

The reality of death affects everyone irrespective of their wealth, indicating that material possessions hold no significance in the face of mortality.

Application

This understanding can reduce anxieties by shifting the focus from accumulating wealth to enriching experiences and relationships while we live.