Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा शरीरं न गलायेन नेयान मृत्युवशं यथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भी]यथा शरीरं न गलायेन नेयान मृत्युवशं यथा
तथा कर्मसु वर्तेत समर्थॊ धर्मम आचरेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

As the body must be guided away from death, so should actions be aligned with Dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka compares the body’s need for direction away from death to the necessity of conducting one’s actions in accordance with Dharma, promoting the idea of conscious living.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक शरीर की मृत्यु के प्रति दिशा देने की आवश्यकता की तुलना करता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि हमारे कार्यों को धर्म के अनुसार किया जाना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

In Shanti Parva, there is an exploration of the relationship between destiny, action, and righteous living in relation to the journey of life.

Meaning

This verse urges the importance of guided, deliberate actions in life to align oneself with the principles of Dharma.

Application

In practice, this shloka serves as a reminder to continually assess one’s life choices and ensure they resonate with a higher moral framework.