Mahabharata Vana Parva – अल्पायुषॊ दरिद्राश च धर्मिष्ठा मानवास तदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

अल्पायुषॊ दरिद्राश च धर्मिष्ठा मानवास तदा
दीर्घायुषः समृद्धाश च विधर्माणॊ युगक्षये

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka contrasts the fates of the righteous and the unrighteous in a time of moral decay.

Translations

English Translation

In times of moral decline, the righteous suffer from poverty and short lives, while the unrighteous may prosper and live long, showcasing the injustices of the era.

हिंदी अनुवाद

नैतिक पतन के समय में, धर्मिष्ठ लोग दरिद्रता और अल्पायु के शिकार होते हैं, जबकि अधर्मी लोग समृद्ध और दीर्घायु हो सकते हैं, जो इस युग की अन्यायपूर्ण स्थितियों को दिखाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse speaks to the contrasts in human existence as influenced by moral values and societal norms.

Meaning

The shloka highlights the tendency for virtue to be overshadowed by vice under certain societal conditions.

Application

In our lives, we must strive to uphold dharma, even when faced with trials, to ensure a brighter future for ourselves and others.