Shloka (श्लोक)
मेरुप्रपातं परपतञ जवलनं वा समाविशन
महाप्रस्थानम आतिष्ठन मुच्यते सर्वकिल्बिषैः
⚡ Quick Meaning
A person who falls into a fire or into the depths of a mountain is freed from all sins upon demise.
Translations
English Translation
This verse indicates that even if a person meets their end through a deadly means such as fire or a mountain’s steep fall, they can still achieve liberation from sins. It emphasizes the power of fate and the divine over life’s tragedies.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि यदि कोई व्यक्ति आग में गिरता है या पर्वत की ऊँचाई से गिर कर मरता है, तो वह पापों से सभी मुक्ति प्राप्त कर लेता है। यह ईश्वर के हाथों में एक अदृश्य शक्ति को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka arises in the context of life’s uncertainties and the circumstances surrounding death within the Shanti Parva.
Meaning
It serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of life and the intertwining of fate with divine mercy in matters of sin and redemption.
Application
This encourages one to live selflessly and prepare for the higher spiritual journey, knowing that their actions resonate beyond the physical world.
