Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अद्य वर्षसहस्रं मे साग्रं जातस्य मानुषाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अद्य वर्षसहस्रं मे साग्रं जातस्य मानुषाः
न च पश्यामि जीवन्तं मृतं सत्री पुंनपुंसकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse reflects on the perception of life and death over a millennium.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker expresses that after thousands of years, they do not see any living beings, only dead entities and various forms, questioning the state of existence itself.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता यह व्यक्त करता है कि हजारों वर्षों के बाद, वे किसी जीवित प्राणी को नहीं देखते, केवल मृत वस्तुओं और विभिन्न रूपों के बारे में बताते हैं, अस्तित्व की स्थिति पर सवाल उठाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of a discussion on existentialism in the Shanti Parva, focusing on the cycles of life and the impact of time.

Meaning

The verse contemplates the invisibility of life in the vast expanse of time, prompting a reflection on our transient nature.

Application

It encourages us to consider our impact on the world and the legacy we leave, reminding us that life is fleeting.