Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – तथा तपस्विनस तस्य राजर्षेः कौरवस्य ह

Shloka (श्लोक)

तथा तपस्विनस तस्य राजर्षेः कौरवस्य ह
कथम एवंविधॊ मृत्युः परशास्य पृथिवीम इमाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka contemplates the inevitability of death, even for those who are righteous and powerful.

Translations

English Translation

This verse addresses the paradox of a righteous king’s death and questions how such a grand figure can face the ultimate reality of mortality, indicating that everyone is subject to the same fate.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक धर्मशील राजा की मृत्यु के परिप्रेक्ष्य में है और सवाल करता है कि एक महान व्यक्तित्व को किस प्रकार मृत्यु का सामना करना पड़ता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि सभी को एक समान अंत का सामना करना पड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated within the narrative of the Ashramavasika Parva, highlighting the challenges faced by the Pandavas in their exile.

Meaning

The verse reflects the universal truth that even the most revered and revered faces destiny head-on.

Application

We learn that regardless of our stature, acceptance of mortality can lead to a more profound understanding of life.