Mahabharata Vana Parva – यच च काष्ठं तृणं चापि शुष्कं चार्द्रं च भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यच च काष्ठं तृणं चापि शुष्कं चार्द्रं च भारत
सर्वं तद भस्मसाद भूतं दृश्यते भरतर्षभः

⚡ Quick Meaning

All things, whether dry or moist – wood, grass, etc. – ultimately turn to ashes, O Bharata, as seen by you.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reflects the transitory nature of physical substances. Everything, regardless of its form, will eventually decay and return to the earth as ashes, reminding readers of the impermanence of life and material existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भौतिक पदार्थों की क्षणिक प्रकृति को दर्शाता है। हर चीज, इसके रूप के बावजूद, अंततः सड़ जाएगी और राख के रूप में धरती में वापस लौट जाएगी, जो जीवन की क्षणिकता और भौतिक अस्तित्व की याद दिलाता है।

Commentary

Context

The verse is a contemplative reflection on the inevitable fate of all created entities, emphasizing mortality.

Meaning

This emphasizes the philosophical understanding that all material belongings are temporary and thus, encourages detachment from them.

Application

The message inspires individuals to focus on spiritual growth rather than clinging to transient material possessions.