Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अरॊगाणां सपृहयते मुहुर मृत्युम अपीच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

अरॊगाणां सपृहयते मुहुर मृत्युम अपीच्छति
वीरॊ दृप्तॊ ऽभिमानी च नेदृशं मृत्युम अर्हति

⚡ Quick Meaning

The strong and proud seek death, unlike the ailing.

Translations

English Translation

Here, the focus is on how the strong and courageous often embrace the idea of death as a noble act, contrasting with the ailing who fear it, symbolizing different attitudes towards mortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ, ध्यान मजबूत और साहसी व्यक्तियों पर है जो अक्सर मृत्यु के विचार को एक महान कार्य के रूप में अपनाते हैं, जबकि बीमार इसे डरते हैं, जो मृत्यु के प्रति विभिन्न दृष्टिकोणों का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the contrasting perceptions of death, thereby serving as commentary on heroic ideals versus the vulnerability associated with illness.

Meaning

The meaning encapsulates how courage can redefine the essence of death, presenting it not as a fearsome end but as an honorable conclusion in the life of a warrior.

Application

This can inspire individuals to view challenges and mortality with bravery, promoting a life lived with purpose and valor.