Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मृत्यॊ संकल्पिता मे तवं परजा संहार हेतुना

Shloka (श्लोक)

[पितामह]मृत्यॊ संकल्पिता मे तवं परजा संहार हेतुना
गच्छ संहर सर्वास तवं परजा मा च विचारय

⚡ Quick Meaning

Death, you are designated for the purpose of destroying progeny; go and collect all beings; do not hesitate.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the direction given to Death, indicating that it has a role in the cosmic law of bringing an end to life. The speaker instructs Death not to forego its duty in collecting all beings, emphasizing the inevitability of mortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मृत्यु को दिए गए आदेश को दर्शाता है, जिसमें कहा गया है कि उसका जीवन समाप्त करने का एक अधिकार है। वक्ता मृत्यु से आग्रह करता है कि सभी जीवों को एकत्रित करने में कोई संकोच न करे, यह बताते हुए कि मृत्यु अपरिहार्य है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka comes from the Shanti Parva, which deals with moral and philosophical discussions following the great war of Kurukshetra, emphasizing the themes of duty and existential roles.

Meaning

The deeper meaning underscores the inevitability of death and the acceptance of one’s role, invoking a sense of duty that transcends personal reluctance.

Application

This shloka encourages us to reflect on our responsibilities and the transient nature of life, urging acceptance of death as a natural part of existence.