Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – अथ चैनं नित्यजातं नित्यं वा मन्यसे मृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ चैनं नित्यजातं नित्यं वा मन्यसे मृतम
तथापि तवं महाबाहॊ नैवं शॊचितुम अर्हसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reminds us that death is inevitable, and even the eternal cannot be mourned.

Translations

English Translation

This verse states that whether one considers the individual as eternal or mortally bound, the strong warrior should not engage in grief. It emphasizes the futility of sorrow over an eternal soul that is merely experiencing a temporary physical state.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि चाहे आप व्यक्ति को शाश्वत मानें या मृत्यु के लिए बंधित, मजबूत योद्धा को दुख में शामिल नहीं होना चाहिए। यह केवल एक अस्थायी भौतिक अवस्था में अनुभव कर रहे एक शाश्वत आत्मा पर शोक का निरर्थकता को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of Bhishma Parva, where Bhishma advises Arjuna on the nature of existence and the soul, reminding him of the larger picture during a time of war.

Meaning

The essence conveys the concept of the eternal soul’s immortality, urging the warrior to move past mere physical loss and understand the life cycle’s inevitability.

Application

In daily life, this teaching encourages us to cultivate resilience against loss, understanding that life continues beyond physical existence and focusing on fulfilling our duties.