Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – कच्छपॊ दशवर्षाणि तरीणि वर्षाणि शक्यकः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कच्छपॊ दशवर्षाणि तरीणि वर्षाणि शक्यकः
वयालॊ भूत्वा तु षण मासांस ततॊ जायति मानुषः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Details on the transformation timelines of tortoises compared to other animals.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka mentions that a tortoise lives for ten years and then changes into a human after a further three years as a formidable creature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक कच्छुआ दस साल जीवित रहता है और फिर तीन साल बाद एक शक्तिशाली प्राणी के रूप में मानव में परिवर्तित होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of a discussion on the lifespans and transformations of different creatures in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It illustrates the concept of evolutionary progression from lower to higher life forms.

Application

This shloka invites reflection on the natural evolution of beings and the potential for higher existence in life.