Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एवं पराप्ततमं कालं यॊ मॊहान नावबुध्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवं पराप्ततमं कालं यॊ मॊहान नावबुध्यते
स विनश्यति वै कषिप्रं दीर्घसूत्रॊ यथा झषः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who fails to grasp the approaching time of death is like a fish caught in a net, destined to perish swiftly.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that a person who does not recognize the imminent approach of death is similar to a fish that is trapped and cannot escape its fate. Such ignorance leads to quick destruction and loss of opportunity for realization.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति मौत के निकट आगमन को नहीं समझता, वह उस मछली के समान है जो जाल में फंस जाती है, और अपनी नियति से बच नहीं सकती। ऐसी अज्ञानता त्वरित विनाश और आत्म-जागरूकता के अवसर की हानि की ओर ले जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is presented within discussions about awareness, illustrating the consequences of negligence concerning death and life’s fleeting nature.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of the urgency to awaken to the realities of existence and to act before it is too late.

Application

Encouraging mindfulness about life’s transience can motivate individuals toward a more purposeful and deliberate way of living.