Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ये ते रात्र्यहनी पूर्वे कीर्तिते दैवलौकिके

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये ते रात्र्यहनी पूर्वे कीर्तिते दैवलौकिके
तयॊः संख्याय वर्षाग्रं बराह्मे वक्ष्याम्य अहः कषपे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the ancient counting of days and nights in celestial terms.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes how the nights and days have been documented since ancient times, particularly from a divine perspective, indicating the beginning of an era with a focus on the number of years.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि रातों और दिनों की गणना कैसे प्राचीन काल से की गई है, विशेष रूप से दैवीय परिप्रेक्ष्य से, जिस पर युग की शुरुआत की संख्या पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is rooted in the Shanti Parva, which lays down the philosophies of time measurement in relation to morality.

Meaning

The importance of understanding time’s cyclical nature is emphasized, allowing one to reflect deeper on existence.

Application

This wisdom can be applied in assessing the significance of time in our own lives and the broader universe.