Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – एवम उक्ते तु वचने धर्मराजेन स दविजः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवम उक्ते तु वचने धर्मराजेन स दविजः
उवाच धर्मराजानं निर्विण्णॊ ऽधययनेन वै
यॊ मे कालॊ भवेच छेषस तं वसेयम इहाच्युत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka conveys a conversation between a learned Brahmin and Dharma Raja, addressing regret over the passage of time and its implications.

Translations

English Translation

This verse depicts a learned Brahmin speaking to Dharma Raja, lamenting the constraints of time and expressing a desire for control over his remaining lifespan, reflecting on the transience of life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक विद्वान् ब्रह्मण और धर्मराज के बीच की बातचीत का चित्रण करता है, जो समय की सीमाओं और अपने शेष जीवनकाल पर नियंत्रण की इच्छा व्यक्त करते हैं, जीवन की नश्वर्ता पर विचार करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse occurs in a narrative exploring themes of mortality and the philosophical underpinnings of life, situated within the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

The meaning reflects on the existential contemplation of time and the human desire to exert influence over one’s destiny.

Application

This encourages introspection on how we perceive time and life’s fragility, motivating us to make the most of our experiences.