Mahabharata Shalya Parva – यदृच्छया मृता दृष्ट्वा गास तदा नृपसत्तम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदृच्छया मृता दृष्ट्वा गास तदा नृपसत्तम
एतान पशून नयक्षिप्रं बरह्म बन्धॊ यदीच्छसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

By chance, having seen the dead, O best of kings, quickly deliver these animals, if you desire the sacred bonds.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka suggests that upon witnessing the dead, a king must act swiftly to deliver the animals. It implies the urgency of performing sacred rites for the deceased while highlighting the link between karma and desires that tether the soul.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि मृतकों को देखने के बाद एक राजा को पशुओं का त्वरित पशुबलिदान करना चाहिए। इससे यह ज्ञात होता है कि मृतकों के लिए पवित्र अनुष्ठान करने की तुरंत आवश्यकता है, जो कर्म और इच्छाओं के शव से जुड़े होने की बात करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shalya Parva, depicting the circumstances leading to sacrifices in the face of death. It reflects the traditions and responsibilities of kings during that era.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka encapsulates the themes of duty and moral obligation in the face of death, urging a swift response for the well-being of the departed souls.

Application

In contemporary life, this verse emphasizes the importance of acting quickly in times of urgency, particularly in matters of compassion and responsibility towards others.