Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बुद्ध्या हय अगणयत पराज्ञॊ मृत्यॊर भीतॊ हय असॊमपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बुद्ध्या हय अगणयत पराज्ञॊ मृत्यॊर भीतॊ हय असॊमपः
सॊमः कथं नु पातव्य इहस्थेन मया भवेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka expresses the fear experienced by a wise person confronted with death, questioning how he might be spared.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes a profound contemplation where an astute individual, deeply frightened by the inevitability of death, ponders the precariousness of life and wonders how he can escape the fate that awaits him here while grappling with existential uncertainties.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक गहरे ध्यान की अभिव्यक्ति है, जहाँ एक समझदार व्यक्ति, मृत्यु की अपरिहार्यता से भयभीत, जीवन की नाजुकता पर विचार करता है और सोचता है कि वह यहाँ जिस भाग्य का सामना करेगा, उससे कैसे बच सकता है।

Commentary

Context

In this verse, the character is facing a personal crisis, wrestling with the fear of mortality that is prevalent in many parts of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The verse invites reflection on the nature of fear and wisdom, as it portrays the conflict between knowledge and human vulnerability in the face of death.

Application

Modern readers can draw lessons about acceptance of mortality and making meaningful choices in life, emphasizing the importance of wisdom in confronting our fears.