Mahabharata Shanti Parva – दारुणॊ मर्त्यलॊकॊ ऽयं सर्वप्राणि विनाशनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[ज]दारुणॊ मर्त्यलॊकॊ ऽयं सर्वप्राणि विनाशनः
इष्टबन्धुवियॊगश च तथैवाल्पं च जीवितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This mortal realm is indeed harsh, devastating all beings, with separation from loved ones and the brevity of life.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka contemplates the harshness of the material world that leads to the destruction of all living entities. It highlights the pain of losing cherished relations and reflects on the ephemeral nature of existence, urging a deeper contemplation of our life’s purpose.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भौतिक संसार की कठोरता का अवलोकन करता है जो सभी जीवों के विनाश की ओर ले जाता है। यह प्रिय संबंधों की हानि का दर्द उजागर करता है और अस्तित्व की क्षणिकता पर विचार करने का आग्रह करता है, हमारे जीवन के उद्देश्य पर गहरी चिंतन का सुझाव देता है।

Commentary

Context

Situated in the Shanti Parva, this shloka serves to reflect on the realities of life post-battle, revealing the devastation and fragility inherent within human experience.

Meaning

It articulates the inevitable suffering in the transient nature of life and the continuous cycle of loss and attachment that defines human existence.

Application

This verse invites us to value our time and relationships, recognizing that life’s hardships and separations are inevitable, thus encouraging to make meaningful choices.