Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सर्वे कषयान्ता निचयाः पतनान्ताः समुच्छ्रयाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वे कषयान्ता निचयाः पतनान्ताः समुच्छ्रयाः
संयॊगा विप्रयॊगान्ता मरणान्तं हि जीवितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

All connections and separations are destined to diminish; life is ultimately a journey towards mortality.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka notes that everything, including relationships and connections, is bound to diminish or fall apart. Life’s ultimate destination is death, reminding us of the transient nature of all existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि सब कुछ, जिसमें रिश्ते और संबंध शामिल हैं, कमज़ोर या टूटने के लिए बाध्य होते हैं। जीवन का अंतिम गंतव्य मृत्यु है, जो हमारी सभी उपलब्धियों की क्षणभंगुरता को याद दिलाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka, also in the Shanti Parva, reflects on the inevitability of decline and the finality of death.

Meaning

The message highlights that both relationships and life itself are impermanent, leading us towards the inexorable end we all face.

Application

By acknowledging the fleeting nature of life, we can cherish our moments and work towards meaningful relationships without attachment.