Mahabharata Shanti Parva – स निमज्जति कालस्य यदैकत्वं न बुध्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

स निमज्जति कालस्य यदैकत्वं न बुध्यते
उन्मज्जति हि कालस्य ममत्वेनाभिसंवृतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the concept of how individuals get absorbed in time and misunderstanding of unity.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, the speaker states that those who do not recognize their union with time may find themselves sinking into its depths. If one is bound by a sense of possessiveness, they may miss the greater truth, remaining in ignorance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में वक्ता कहता है कि जो लोग अपने समय के साथ सामंजस्य नहीं कर पाते, वे उसकी गहराई में डूबने लगते हैं। यदि कोई स्वामित्व की भावना से बंधा है, तो वह सच्चाई को नहीं समझ पाता, और अज्ञान में ही रहता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects on the passage of time and the awareness of one’s existence within it, relevant in the larger discourse of the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It distinguishes between those aware of their temporal existence and those lost in their inclinations.

Application

This reminds us to acknowledge the transitory nature of life and to strive for a greater understanding of our interconnectedness with time.