Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – जरामृत्यू ह भूतानि खादितारौ वृकाव इव

Shloka (श्लोक)

जरामृत्यू ह भूतानि खादितारौ वृकाव इव
बलिनां दुर्बलानां च हरस्वानां महताम अपि

⚡ Quick Meaning

Like wolves, both the strong and the weak are devoured by age and death.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka portrays the inevitability of aging and death, comparing their impartiality to the predatory nature of wolves that consume both the strong and the weak, emphasizing that no one escapes this fate.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वृद्धावस्था और मृत्यु की अनिवार्यता को दर्शाता है, जिसकी तुलना भेड़ियों से की गई है, जो मजबूत और कमजोर दोनों को शिकार बनाते हैं, यह बताते हुए कि कोई भी इस भाग्य से नहीं बचता।

Commentary

Context

The verse reflects on the universal truth of mortality and the equalizing nature of death.

Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the inevitability of death and aging for all beings, regardless of their strength or capabilities.

Application

It encourages humility in our achievements and understanding that life is temporary, motivating us to live with purpose and compassion.