Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अन्तकाले वयॊत्कर्षाच छनैः कुर्याद अनातुरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अन्तकाले वयॊत्कर्षाच छनैः कुर्याद अनातुरः
एवं युक्तेन मनसा जञानं तद उपपद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

At the end of life, a healthy individual should gradually prepare for their transition, achieving knowledge through a focused mind.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the end of life. It suggests that a healthy person must calmly and deliberately prepare for their final transition, implying that clarity of mind is essential for expanding knowledge during this critical time.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवन के अंत के लिए तैयारी करने के महत्व पर जोर देता है। यह सुझाव देता है कि एक स्वस्थ व्यक्ति को अपनी अंतिम संक्रमण के लिए शांत और सोच-समझ कर तैयारी करनी चाहिए, यह संकेत करते हुए कि इस महत्वपूर्ण समय में ज्ञान बढ़ाने के लिए मानसिक स्पष्टता आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Shanti Parva, this verse discusses the inevitability of death and the importance of a prepared mindset.

Meaning

It teaches that proper mindfulness and mental readiness can lead one to greater understanding and liberation during life’s transition.

Application

This serves as motivation to cultivate a focused and knowledgeable mindset throughout life, especially as one approaches its end.