Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततः पश्चान महाराज कृमियॊनौ परजायते

Shloka (श्लोक)
ततः पश्चान महाराज कृमियॊनौ परजायते
कृमिर विंशतिवर्षाणि भूत्वा जायति मानुषः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka highlights the rebirth process where death leads to becoming a creature of lower forms before achieving a human birth.
Translations
English Translation
Thereafter, the individual takes rebirth as a creature of lower forms—specifically as a worm—existing for twenty years before again becoming a human, signifying the complexity of the cycle of life.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इसके बाद, व्यक्ति निम्न रूपों में पुनर्जन्म लेता है—विशेष रूप से एक कीड़े के रूप में—बीस वर्षों तक जीवित रहता है उसके बाद फिर से मानव बनता है, जो जीवन के चक्र की जटिलता को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse gives insight into the stages of existence and how actions influence the form taken in the next life.
Meaning
It reinforces the notion of karma, suggesting that life in lower forms is a result of past actions, thus encouraging good living.
Application
By understanding the results of one’s actions, individuals are motivated to engage in righteous acts that foster spiritual growth and better rebirth.
