Shloka (श्लोक)
जहाति मृत्युं च जरां भयं च;
न कषुत्पिपासे मनसश चाप्रियाणि
न कर्तव्यं विद्यते तत्र किं चिद;
अन्यत्र वा इन्द्रियप्रीणनार्थात
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka emphasizes the inevitability of death, old age, and fear, highlighting the insignificance of desires and duties in the face of these truths.
Translations
English Translation
The verse articulates that one must recognize the reality of death, old age, and fear, indicating that in the end, there are no obligations that can truly satisfy the mind’s desires. Instead, one should seek fulfillment elsewhere for the pleasure of the senses.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक मृत्यु, बुढ़ापे और भय की अनिवार्यता को दर्शाता है, यह बताते हुए कि इन सच्चाइयों के सामने इच्छाओं और कर्तव्यों की कोई महत्वता नहीं है। इसलिए, व्यक्ति को इंद्रियों की संतोष के लिए कहीं और अपना आनंद खोजने की जरूरत है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka appears in the Udyoga Parva, which discusses the impending war and the nature of righteous duties and their consequences.
Meaning
It points towards the transient nature of life’s pleasures and the futility of material pursuits in the shadow of mortality.
Application
This verse encourages individuals to reflect upon their priorities, urging them to seek deeper and more meaningful experiences beyond superficial desires.
