Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नात्मच छन्देन भूतानां जीवितं मरणं तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

नात्मच छन्देन भूतानां जीवितं मरणं तथा
नाप्य अकाले सुखं पराप्यं दुःखं वापि यदूत्तम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Life and death should not be measured in terms of time, as both joy and sorrow occur at their destined moments.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains that we cannot judge life or death based solely on duration. Instead, everything arrives on its own time, and what comes as joy or suffering is part of a higher plan, transcending human understanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जीवन और मृत्यु को केवल समय के आधार पर नहीं आंकना चाहिए। वास्तव में, सब कुछ अपने निर्धारित समय पर आता है, और जो सुख या दुख आता है, वह एक उच्चतर योजना का हिस्सा है, जो मानव समझ से परे है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is placed in the Udyoga Parva, highlighting the philosophical reasoning behind the inevitability of life’s events.

Meaning

Life’s essence cannot be evaluated through the lens of time alone, emphasizing a deeper understanding of existence.

Application

This teaches us to accept life’s challenges and events as they come, appreciating the lessons within both joy and pain.