Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – राजानश च महात्मानॊ नानाजनपदेश्वराः

Shloka (श्लोक)

राजानश च महात्मानॊ नानाजनपदेश्वराः
आगम्य मम पुत्रार्थे सर्वे मृत्युवशं गताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

All the great kings from various kingdoms have come forward, yet they have all been overtaken by death for my son’s sake.

Translations

English Translation

This verse speaks to the inevitability of death, emphasizing the futility of worldly power when faced with mortality. The great kings, despite their might, succumb even in their quest to aid the speaker’s son, illustrating the transient nature of life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मृत्यु की अनिवार्यता पर प्रकाश डालता है, और बताता है कि बड़ी शक्तियों के बावजूद, महान राजा भी जीवन की क्षणिकता के आगे झुकते हैं, खासकर जब वे बोलने वाले के पुत्र की सहायता के लिए आते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka arises from a reflective moment in the Ashramavasika Parva, discussing the sorrow surrounding death and loss amidst powerful relationships.

Meaning

The essence of this verse reflects on the separation between royal might and the universal affliction of mortality, urging introspection about the values of life.

Application

This teaches us to recognize the inevitability of death and the importance of prioritizing relationships and values over fleeting worldly power.