Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – मृगॊ वध्यति शस्त्रेण.goto संवत्सरे तु सः

Shloka (श्लोक)

मृगॊ वध्यति शस्त्रेण.goto संवत्सरे तु सः
हतॊ मृगस ततॊ मीनः सॊ ऽपि जालेन बध्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the cycle of life where a creature faces death due to human actions, leading to interconnected suffering.

Translations

English Translation

A creature is killed by weapons, and in the following year, it becomes a fish caught in a net. This illustrates the cycle of life where one form leads to another based on past actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक प्राणी को शस्त्रों से मारा जाता है, और अगले वर्ष वह एक जाल में फंसी मछली बन जाता है। यह जीवन के चक्र को दर्शाता है जहाँ एक रूप का कारण दूसरा रूप बनता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Anushasana Parva raises awareness of how the actions of living beings lead to their inevitable transformations across different forms.

Meaning

It emphasizes the continuity of life forms based on karmic actions, accentuating the concept of interconnectedness in existence.

Application

This shloka invites readers to contemplate their actions and realize their impact on the cycle of life, encouraging moral integrity.