Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शलेषॊ यदि च वातेन यदि तस्मात परनश्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

शलेषॊ यदि च वातेन यदि तस्मात परनश्यति
महार्णव विमुक्तत्वाद अन्यत सलिलभाजनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse depicts the idea of transformation and the futility of life when it succumbs to external influences.

Translations

English Translation

If life is bound by the influences of air and thereafter ceases to exist, it highlights that liberation from overwhelming forces may reveal life’s true essence, akin to water escaping from a large ocean.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि जीवन वायु के प्रभावों द्वारा बंधित है और इसके बाद समाप्त हो जाता है, तो यह दर्शाता है कि अत्यधिक शक्तियों से मुक्ति जीवन के सच्चे सार को प्रकट कर सकती है, जैसे जल महासागर से निकलता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects on how transient life can gain or lose meaning based on external influences and the journey to liberation.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of liberating oneself from external constraints to experience the true essence of life.

Application

Encouraging self-reflection and seeking freedom from external pressures can lead to a more authentic life experience.