Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – नाप्राप्तकालॊ मरियते विद्धः शरशतैर अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाप्राप्तकालॊ मरियते विद्धः शरशतैर अपि
तृणाग्रेणापि संस्पृष्टः पराप्तकालॊ न जीवति

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who is wise does not die before their time, nor can they be harmed by even multiple arrows; when their time comes, no one can escape death.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka ensures that a wise person remains unscathed until their destined time of death. It asserts that despite dangerous situations, a person’s fate is ultimately determined by the clock of their life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सुनिश्चित करता है कि एक बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति अपनी नियत मृत्यु से पहले मरता नहीं है। यह बताता है कि खतरनाक परिस्थितियों के बावजूद, किसी व्यक्ति का भाग्य अंततः उसके जीवन के घड़ी द्वारा निर्धारित होता है।

Commentary

Context

The teaching emerges from the Anushasana Parva, a section focused on moral dilemmas, ethics, and the nuances of life and death.

Meaning

The essence reflects the belief in destiny and how wisdom can protect one until their appointed time, emphasizing a balance between knowledge and fate.

Application

This encourages a mindset of acceptance of one’s life path while simultaneously valuing wisdom to navigate challenges along the journey.