Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ते पिबन्तः कसायांश च सर्पींसि विविधानि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

ते पिबन्तः कसायांश च सर्पींसि विविधानि च
दृश्यन्ते जरया भग्ना नागा नागैर इवॊत्तमैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The aged, like noble serpents, consume various potions, yet they are visibly weakened by old age.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka reflects on how elderly beings drink various concoctions akin to potent medicines. However, despite their consumption of these remedies, the effects of aging render them frail and weakened, similar to great serpents that appear diminished in strength.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है कि बुजुर्ग जीव विभिन्न औषधियों का सेवन करते हैं। फिर भी, उम्र का प्रभाव उन्हें क्षीण और कमजोर कर देता है, जैसे महान नाग जो ताकत में घटित होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This is found in the Shanti Parva, emphasizing moral and ethical lessons tied to the realities of aging and decay.

Meaning

The saying underlines that even with available remedies, aging is an inescapable reality that affects all living beings.

Application

This teaches us to respect the elderly and be mindful that their struggles often go beyond physical ailments, reflecting the inevitability of aging.