Mahabharata Shanti Parva – गृहीत्वा ये च गच्छन्ति ये ऽनुयान्ति च तान मृतान

Shloka (श्लोक)

गृहीत्वा ये च गच्छन्ति ये ऽनुयान्ति च तान मृतान
ते ऽपय आयुषः परमाणेन सवेन गच्छन्ति जन्तवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who leave and those who follow the departed also go with the fraction of their lifespan.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the reality that when a person departs from this world, not only do they leave behind loved ones but those who mourn and follow them are also bound by the limitations of their own lifespan. Everyone shares in the experience of mortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि जब कोई व्यक्ति इस संसार को छोड़ता है, तो उसके पीछे प्रियजनों के साथ-साथ जो लोग उस पर शोक करते हैं वे भी अपनी आयु के सीमाओं से बंधे होते हैं। हर कोई मृत्यु के अनुभव में साझा करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, which deals with the themes of life, death, and the nature of existence. It serves as a reminder of our mortality.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is the interconnectedness of life and death, illustrating how all beings are subject to the universal principle of mortality and the fleeting nature of existence.

Application

This teaching urges us to appreciate life and understand the inevitability of death, prompting us to live more meaningfully and compassionately towards others.