Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – इदानीं तावद एवासौ मया दृष्टः कथं मृतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

इदानीं तावद एवासौ मया दृष्टः कथं मृतः
इति कालेन हरियतां परलापः शरूयते नृणाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

One’s awareness deteriorates as death approaches, revealing life’s fleeting nature.

Translations

English Translation

Now that I see this once-living being, I ponder how they have met their end. In the face of time, conversations become fleeting echoes, revealing to humanity the ephemeral nature of existence and the inevitability of mortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब मैं इस कभी जीवित व्यक्ति को देखता हूं, तो मैं सोचता हूं कि यह कैसे मर गया। समय के सामने, वार्तालाप क्षणिक प्रतिध्वनियाँ बन जाते हैं, जो मानवता को अस्तित्व की क्षणभंगुरता और मृत्यु की अनिवार्यता का एहसास दिलाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse contemplates the reality of death and the reflections it invokes regarding life.

Meaning

It illustrates how approaching death forces individuals to contemplate the transience of their existence and connections.

Application

Recognizing the fleeting nature of life can inspire one to cherish every moment and deepen relationships.