Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – अन्यया यौवने मर्त्यॊ बुद्ध्या भवति मॊहितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अन्यया यौवने मर्त्यॊ बुद्ध्या भवति मॊहितः
मध्ये ऽनयया जरायां तु सॊ ऽनयां रॊचयते मतिम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka contrasts youthful ignorance with the wisdom of old age.

Translations

English Translation

This verse discusses how a young person’s lack of experience leads to confusion, while those advanced in age possess preferences shaped by their lived experiences. It illustrates the shift in thinking as one matures.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि युवा व्यक्ति की अनुभव की कमी उसके मन को भ्रमित करती है, जबकि वृद्ध लोग अपने जीवन के अनुभवों से प्रभावित होकर विचार करते हैं। यह maturity के साथ सोचने के तरीके में बदलाव को प्रदर्शित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Situated in the Sauptika Parva, this verse offers a compelling reflection on the evolution of human thought across different life stages.

Meaning

It suggests that wisdom usually accompanies age, while youth often grapples with uncertainty and lack of clarity in judgment.

Application

Understanding this can guide younger individuals toward valuing experience and seeking counsel from elders to make better choices.