Mahabharata Shanti Parva – जलजानाम अपि हय अन्तं पर्यायेनॊपलक्षये

Shloka (श्लोक)

जलजानाम अपि हय अन्तं पर्यायेनॊपलक्षये
महताम अपि कायानां सूक्ष्माणां च महॊदधौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

The end of aquatic beings is evidently acknowledged, also regarding great beings within the vast ocean.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that even in the vastness of the ocean, the inevitable termination of both small and large beings is recognized, accentuating the universality of death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि महासागर में भी , छोटे और बड़े सभी प्राणियों के अंत को अपनाया जाता है, जो मृत्यु की सार्वभौमिकता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, the verse reflects on the natural order of life and death, prompting reflections on the common fate that all beings share.

Meaning

The verse illuminates the understanding that all life, no matter the size or form, ultimately faces the same end, emphasizing equality in existence.

Application

This teaching can foster compassion and empathy towards all beings, reminding us of our shared fate in the cycle of life.