Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यावद यावद अभूच छरद्धा देहं धारयितुं नृणाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यावद यावद अभूच छरद्धा देहं धारयितुं नृणाम
तावत तावद अजीवंस ते नासीद यम कृतं भयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the limit of the lifespan allowed for human beings based on their faith.

Translations

English Translation

The verse states that as long as a person preserves their faith in their physical form, they remain alive. Once that faith diminishes, so does the fear of death, signifying the relationship between belief and existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि जब तक कोई व्यक्ति अपने शारीरिक रूप में विश्वास बनाए रखता है, तब तक वह जीवित रहता है। उस विश्वास के कम होने पर मृत्यु का भय भी समाप्त हो जाता है, जो विश्वास और अस्तित्व के बीच के संबंध को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This passage appears in the Shanti Parva, focusing on the concept of mortality and the power of faith in determining life duration.

Meaning

The meaning indicates that faith plays a critical role in our existence and fear, reflecting our intrinsic connection to beliefs.

Application

This encourages individuals to cultivate and maintain their faith, as it is tied to their perception of life and death.