Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नैते कृतयुगे तात चरन्ति पृथिवीम इमाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैते कृतयुगे तात चरन्ति पृथिवीम इमाम
तरेता परभृति वर्तन्ते ते जना भरतर्षभ

⚡ Quick Meaning

These beings do not wander the earth during the Krita Yuga but emerge later in the Tretayuga and Kali Yuga.

Translations

English Translation

O son of Bharata, these beings do not roam the earth in the Krita Yuga but begin to appear in the Tretayuga, reflecting the gradual decline of righteousness through the ages.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे भरतर्षभ, ये प्राणी कृतयुग में पृथ्वी पर नहीं भटकते, बल्कि तरेता युग में प्रकट होना शुरू करते हैं, जो युगों के माध्यम से धर्म के धीरे-धीरे पतन को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects the changing nature of beings as morality declines from the Krita to the Kali Yuga.

Meaning

The presence and rise of negative entities are directly tied to the deteriorating moral fabric of society across the ages.

Application

Acknowledging the historical context helps in understanding current moral challenges, guiding individuals to maintain integrity.