Mahabharata Drona Parva – बराह्मे वेदे तथेष्व अस्त्रे यम उपासन गुणार्थिनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बराह्मे वेदे तथेष्व अस्त्रे यम उपासन गुणार्थिनः
बराह्मणा राजपुत्राश च स कथं मृत्युना हतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the mortality of the learned, indicating the profound impact of knowledge and devotion.

Translations

English Translation

In the scriptures and weapons alike, how can those who serve the wise and learned Brahmins, along with noble royal figures, find themselves overtaken by death?

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो लोग विद्वित्ट और ब्राह्मणों की सेवा करते हैं, वेदों और अस्त्रों में, वे राजकुमारों के साथ, मृत्यु से कैसे पराजित हो जाते हैं?

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Drona Parva amidst the philosophical reflections on life and death during war.

Meaning

It emphasizes questioning the inevitability of death for the wise and noble, suggesting a higher purpose in life.

Application

This invites reflection on the nature of life, knowledge, and the impact of one’s actions beyond mere existence.