Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – किं हि कृत्वा तवम इन्द्राद्य किं हि कृत्वा चयुता वयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

किं हि कृत्वा तवम इन्द्राद्य किं हि कृत्वा चयुता वयम
कालः कर्ता विकर्ता च सर्वम अन्यद अकारणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

What indeed can you do, O Indra, and what can we do when time itself is the creator and destroyer of all without cause?

Translations

English Translation

This verse contemplates the limitations of divine beings and mortals alike in the face of time, which acts as an uncaused force determining all outcomes.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दिव्य प्राणियों और मनुष्यों की सीमाओं पर विचार करता है, जब समय सभी संभावित परिणामों को निस्संदेह रूप से निर्धारित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Placed in a larger discourse about fate and divine interaction, this verse reflects time’s overpowering influence in the universe.

Meaning

This invokes acceptance of our place in the cosmic order, acknowledging time’s pivotal role in creation and destruction.

Application

It reminds us to recognize the larger forces at play in our experiences, encouraging humility and patience as we navigate life’s unpredictabilities.