Mahabharata Shanti Parva – रुधिरस्येव ते गन्धः शवस्येव च दर्शनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

रुधिरस्येव ते गन्धः शवस्येव च दर्शनम
अशिवः शिव संकाशॊ मृतॊ जीवन्न इवाटसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka metaphorically compares experiences of death and life.

Translations

English Translation

This verse conveys the essence of existence by comparing the scent of blood and the sight of a corpse to something both auspicious and inauspicious, illustrating the intertwined nature of life and death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवन और मृत्यु के अनुभवों की तुलना करते हुए रक्त की गंध और शव के दृश्य को दोनों शुभ और अशुभ चीजों से जोड़ता है, यह बताता है कि जीवन और मृत्यु एक-दूसरे से जुड़े हुए हैं।

Commentary

Context

This expression comes from a deeper philosophical inquiry within the Shanti Parva, reflecting on life’s dualities.

Meaning

It symbolizes the transient nature of life and death, emphasizing that neither can exist without the influence of the other.

Application

This serves as a reminder to cherish life and contemplate death, motivating us to live fully and wisely amidst their perpetual relationship.