Mahabharata Shanti Parva – आयुषि कषयम आपन्ने पञ्चत्वम उपगच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

आयुषि कषयम आपन्ने पञ्चत्वम उपगच्छति
नाकारणात तद भवति कारणैर उपपादितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates how a person’s life decreases and eventually leads them to the state of the five elemental constituents.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains that when life is reduced, one transitions into the state of the five elements. It suggests that this phenomenon occurs not just by chance but is a result of underlying causes discerned by the learned.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जब जीवन घटता है, तो व्यक्ति पाँच तत्वों की अवस्था में चला जाता है। यह दर्शाता है कि यह घटना केवल संयोग से नहीं होती, बल्कि विद्वानों द्वारा पहचाने जाने वाले अंतर्निहित कारणों के परिणामस्वरूप होती है।

Commentary

Context

This excerpt from the Shanti Parva aims to encapsulate the essence of life’s transient nature and the cyclical journey of existence.

Meaning

The verse communicates a fundamental understanding of life and its inevitable return to elemental forms, highlighting the interconnectedness of existence.

Application

Reflecting on this shloka can encourage deeper introspection about the cycle of life and the importance of living in harmony with nature.