Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – तत्र तरीणि सहस्राणि तरेतायां मनुजाधिप

Shloka (श्लोक)

तत्र तरीणि सहस्राणि तरेतायां मनुजाधिप
दविसहस्रं दवापरे तु शते तिष्ठति संप्रति

⚡ Quick Meaning

People of great virtue and strength are born in different eras.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights that during the Treta Yuga, three thousand heroes are born, whereas in Dvapara Yuga, there are two thousand. It emphasizes the distinct characteristics of each age, particularly regarding the prevalence of virtuous individuals.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि त्रेतायुग में तीन हजार वीर जन्म लेते हैं, जबकि द्वापर युग में दो हजार होते हैं। यह प्रत्येक युग की विशिष्टताओं को स्पष्ट करता है, विशेष रूप से धार्मिक व्यक्तियों की प्रचुरता से।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Bhishma Parva, which discusses the qualities of humans in various Yugas, illustrating the moral decline with time.

Meaning

It signifies the change in human attributes across Yugas, underlining a perceived reduction in virtue and heroism with the passage of time.

Application

One should strive for greatness and uphold virtue, acknowledging that the current age may present challenges to maintaining one’s character.