Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आयुर नूनं सुदीर्घं मे विहितं दैवतैः पुरा

Shloka (श्लोक)

आयुर नूनं सुदीर्घं मे विहितं दैवतैः पुरा
यत्र कर्णं हतं शरुत्वा जीवामीह सुदुःखितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the prolonged life predetermined by divine forces, now overshadowed by grief.

Translations

English Translation

Indeed, I was destined for a long life, but hearing of Karna’s death, I live here in deep sorrow.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मैं वास्तव में लंबी उम्र के लिए नियत था, लेकिन कर्ण की मृत्यु की खबर सुनकर, मैं यहाँ गहरे दुःख में जी रहा हूँ।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects a lamentation for lost potential and dreams disrupted by untimely death.

Meaning

It illustrates the connection between fate and the human experience of grief, highlighting life’s unpredictability.

Application

This verse serves as a reminder to cherish our time and the relationships we hold dear, acknowledging the transient nature of life.