Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथॊपगम्य कालस तु तस्मिन धर्मार्थसंशये

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथॊपगम्य कालस तु तस्मिन धर्मार्थसंशये
अब्रवीत पन्नगं मृत्युं लुब्धम अर्जुनकं च तम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse illustrates the moment when time confronted a dilemma between righteousness and moral confusion.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, time, personified as a serpent, addresses the confused Arjun about the insignificance of death when faced with the moral challenges of life, asserting that one must act in accordance with dharma to navigate such dilemmas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, समय, एक नाग के रूप में, घुमरते हुए अर्जुन से जीवन की नैतिक चुनौतियों के सामने मृत्यु की तुच्छता के बारे में बात करता है, यह कहते हुए कि व्यक्ति को धर्म के अनुसार कार्य करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka addresses a moment of crisis where moral values are questioned, reflecting the struggles faced by warriors in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder that life’s moral decisions must not be overshadowed by fear of death but rather must be anchored in righteousness.

Application

Recognizing the greater purpose of our actions can help us navigate moral complexities and make right choices, even in fearsome situations.