Mahabharata Shanti Parva – विनाशिनॊ हय अध्रुव जीवितस्य; किं बन्धुभिर मित्र परिग्रहैश च

Shloka (श्लोक)

विनाशिनॊ हय अध्रुव जीवितस्य; किं बन्धुभिर मित्र परिग्रहैश च
vihāya yo gacchati sarvameva; kṣaṇena gatvā na nivartate ca

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka elaborates on the transient nature of life and the futility of attachments.

Translations

English Translation

The verse reflects on the ephemeral nature of existence, asserting that one who abandons all attachments will remain unbound and free but may not return once life has passed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवन के क्षणभंगुर स्वभाव का वर्णन करता है और कहता है कि जो सभी बंधनों को छोड़ता है, वह मुक्त होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is framed within discussions of mortality and attachments in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It drives home the point that attachments are often the cause of suffering and that liberation comes from letting go.

Application

Strive to let go of excessive attachments to embrace life’s transient beauty without fear of loss.