Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – पूर्वं कृतयुगं नाम ततस तरेतायुगं विभॊ

Shloka (श्लोक)

पूर्वं कृतयुगं नाम ततस तरेतायुगं विभॊ
संक्षेपाद दवापरस्याथ तथ पुष्यं परवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the sequence of the Yugas and their characteristics.

Translations

English Translation

The verse explains that the cycle of ages begins with the Satya Yuga followed by Treta, and then Dvapara, leading up to the current age. Each cycle showcases the progressive decline in virtue over time.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युगों के क्रम का वर्णन करता है, जिसमें सत्य युग से शुरू होकर त्रेता और फिर द्वापर के युग तक की बात की गई है।

Commentary

Context

This appears in Bhishma Parva, detailing the traditional Hindu understanding of time and morality.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the temporal degeneration of moral values and virtues from one Yuga to another.

Application

It serves as a reflection on how values can decline and why it is essential to preserve goodness across generations.