Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कृते यॊगे धर्म आसीत समग्रस; तरेताकाले जञानम अनुप्रपन्नः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृते यॊगे धर्म आसीत समग्रस; तरेताकाले जञानम अनुप्रपन्नः
बलं तव आसीद दवापरे पार्थ कृष्णः; कलाव अधर्मः कषितिम आजगाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

In different yugas, Dharma and Adharma manifest, influencing the nature of strength and wisdom.

Translations

English Translation

In the Satya Yuga, righteousness prevailed completely. In the Treta Yuga, wisdom was bestowed upon those who sought it. By the time of the Dvapara Yuga, Arjuna and Krishna were embodiments of strength, as unrighteousness took root on Earth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सत्य युग में धर्म पूर्ण रूप से प्रबल था। त्रेतायुग में, जो ज्ञान की खोज करते थे, उन्हें समझ दी गई। द्वापर युग में, अर्जुन और कृष्ण बल के प्रतीक बन गए, जब अधर्म ने पृथ्वी पर अपना स्थान बनाया।

Commentary

Context

This verse discusses the nature of Dharma through the ages, reflecting on the transition from righteousness to unrighteousness in the different yugas of Hindu cosmology.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka emphasizes how Dharma evolves with time, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of virtue across eras.

Application

It encourages readers to reflect on their actions in the current age and to strive towards preserving Dharma in the face of challenges.