Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मासार्ध मासवेश्मानम अहॊरात्राभिसंवृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

मासार्ध मासवेश्मानम अहॊरात्राभिसंवृतम
ऋतुद्वारं वर्षमुखम आहुर वेदविदॊ जनाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the cyclical nature of time and the wisdom of seers regarding its understanding.

Translations

English Translation

The seers define half a month as the dwelling of time itself, enveloped by day and night, revealing the essence of seasons and the heads of years.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ज्ञानी जन समय को आधे महीने के रूप में परिभाषित करते हैं, जो दिन और रात से ढका हुआ है, जो ऋतुओं और वर्षों के सिर का सार प्रकट करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, discussing philosophical ideas about time and existence.

Meaning

It indicates that time is cyclical and has profound layers that go beyond the superficial understanding.

Application

Recognizing the cyclical nature of time helps us find peace and understanding in our daily lives.