Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मरणं जन्मनि परॊक्तं जन्म वै मरणाश्रितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

मरणं जन्मनि परॊक्तं जन्म वै मरणाश्रितम
अविद्वान मॊक्षधर्मेषु बद्धॊभ्रमति चक्रवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Life and death are interconnected; an ignorant person remains entangled in the cycle of birth and death without understanding liberation.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the inseparability of life and death, emphasizing that a person who does not possess knowledge becomes trapped in the repetitive cycle of rebirth, not realizing the essence of liberation. It stresses the importance of wisdom in transcending this cycle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवन और मृत्यु के अटूट संबंध को दर्शाता है, यह बताते हुए कि जो व्यक्ति ज्ञान से रहित है वह पुनर्जन्म के चक्र में बंधा रहता है, मुक्ति की सच्चाई को नहीं समझता। यह इस चक्र को पार करने के लिए ज्ञान के महत्व को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

The focus of this verse lies within the broader themes of life, death, and liberation discussed in the Shanti Parva. It provides a philosophical perspective on existence.

Meaning

It conveys that without awareness and understanding, individuals remain bound to the cycle of existence, stressing the necessity for knowledge to attain true freedom.

Application

In practice, this teaches individuals to seek knowledge and understanding to break free from habitual patterns and reach a higher state of consciousness.