Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 14485
Shloka (श्लोक)
एवं दवापरम आसाद्य परजाः कषीयन्त्य अधर्मतः
पादेनैकेन कौन्तेय धर्मः कलियुगे सथितः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Thus, upon reaching the Dvapara age, people diminished in righteousness; dharma remains rooted in the Kaliyuga.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The verse reflects the decline of righteousness as humanity transitions into the Dvapara age, illustrating the degradation of moral values. It emphasizes how, in the Kaliyuga, the basis of truth and righteousness is fragile yet persists in a diminished form.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक मानवता के द्वापर युग में प्रवेश करने पर धर्म के क्षय को दर्शाता है, जो नैतिक मूल्यों की गिरावट को दिखाता है। यह बताता है कि कलियुगे सत्य और धर्म का आधार कमजोर है, फिर भी एक विकृत रूप में विद्यमान है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This connects to the cyclical nature of yugas in Hindu philosophy, highlighting the decline of dharma over ages.
🧘 Meaning
It indicates an inevitable fall from higher virtues as humanity evolves through time, noting the challenges ahead in maintaining righteousness.
🌟 Application
Awareness of the cyclic nature of dharma encourages vigilance and the pursuit of righteous living amidst growing challenges in the modern age.
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