Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यमदूत समान वेगे निपाते पावकॊपमान

Shloka (श्लोक)
यमदूत समान वेगे निपाते पावकॊपमान
रामेणाजौ विषहितान वज्रनिष्पेष दारुणान
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the fierce speed of Yamadootas and compares it to the might of powerful deities.
Translations
English Translation
The messengers of Yama, moving with the speed of fire, are capable of striking down those who are afflicted. With the force of thunder, they bring down calamity on those who are in trouble.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यमदूत इसी तेज से चलते हैं, जो आग की समान क्षण में अपने आप को प्रकट करते हैं। यह दुष्टों पर अपने अपार शक्ति से प्रहार करते हुए प्रकट होते हैं।
Commentary
Context
This shloka emphasizes the fearsome nature of death and the inevitability of fate, as portrayed in the Udyoga Parva.
Meaning
It reflects on the swift and formidable manner in which messengers of death approach mortals, representing the suddenness of death.
Application
This can serve as a reminder to live a righteous life with awareness of mortality and the inevitable fate that awaits us.
