Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न धर्मकालः पुरुषस्य निश्चितॊ; नापि मृत्युः पुरुषं परतीक्षते

Shloka (श्लोक)

न धर्मकालः पुरुषस्य निश्चितॊ; नापि मृत्युः पुरुषं परतीक्षते
करिया हि धर्मस्य सदैव शॊभना; यदा नरॊ मृत्युमुखे ऽभिवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

There is no fixed time for righteousness, nor does death wait for anyone; righteous actions are always commendable.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that righteousness does not have a prescribed time and that death is unpredictable; hence, performing righteous deeds is always valuable, particularly when facing the end of life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि धर्म का कोई निश्चित समय नहीं होता और न ही मृत्यु किसी का इंतजार करती है; इसलिए, धर्म के कार्य हमेशा प्रशंसनीय होते हैं, खासकर जब जीवन के अंत का सामना करना पड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse serves as a reminder of the urgency and importance of living justly at all times.

Meaning

It signifies the timeless nature of virtuous actions, which hold relevance irrespective of external circumstances.

Application

Striving to engage in righteous actions can create a meaningful impact, especially in challenging situations.