Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तलवद दृश्यते वयॊम खद्योतॊ हव्यवाड इव
Shloka (श्लोक)
तलवद दृश्यते वयॊम खद्योतॊ हव्यवाड इव
न चैवास्ति तलं वयॊम्नि न खद्यॊते हुताशनः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka draws a metaphor regarding the ephemeral nature of life and the existence of limits.
TranslationsEnglish Translation
The verse compares life and existence to fleeting appearances, likening them to the transient glimmer of light that cannot stand in one place for too long, emphasizing the inevitability of change.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक जीवन और अस्तित्व की क्षणभंगुरता की तुलना करता है, इसे उस क्षणिक चमक के समान बताता है जो एक स्थान पर अधिक समय तक नहीं रह सकती, परिवर्तन की अनिवार्यता को रेखांकित करता है।
Commentary
Context
Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka underscores existential themes and the nature of reality in the human experience.
Meaning
It signifies that life is as transient as a flickering flame, inviting reflection on the impermanence inherent in existence.
Application
This teaching highlights the importance of cherishing present moments while acknowledging that circumstances will always evolve, encouraging mindfulness in daily life.
