Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – खरॊ जीवति मासांस तु दश शवा च चतुर्दश

Shloka (श्लोक)

खरॊ जीवति मासांस तु दश शवा च चतुर्दश
बिडालः सप्त मासांस तु ततॊ जायति मानवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A discussion on the lifespan of various animals.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that a donkey lives for ten months, while a rat lives for seven months. After this duration, the rat transforms into a human being.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक गधा दस महीने और एक चूहा सात महीने जीवित रहता है। इस अवधि के बाद, चूहा एक मानव में परिवर्तित हो जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Anushasana Parva, which deals with various lifeforms and their transformations.

Meaning

It highlights the cyclical nature of life and the different stages of existence in the animal realm.

Application

Understanding this shloka can lead to greater awareness of the interconnectedness of life across different species.