Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भूतानि जाती मरणान्वितानि; जरा विकारैश च समन्वितानि

Shloka (श्लोक)

भूतानि जाती मरणान्वितानि; जरा विकारैश च समन्वितानि
भूयश च तैस तैः परतिबॊधितानि; मॊक्षं परशंसन्ति न तं च विद्मः

⚡ Quick Meaning

All beings, caught in the cycle of death and decay, speak of liberation.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reflects on how all living beings, associated with birth, death, and degeneration, often speak of liberation, but most do not truly understand what it means to attain it or how to achieve such freedom from the cycle of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि सभी जीव, जो जन्म और मरण के चक्र में बंधे होते हैं, अक्सर मोक्ष की बात करते हैं, लेकिन अधिकतर लोग इसका वास्तविक अर्थ नहीं समझते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the irony of beings discussing liberation while remaining trapped in their existential cycles.

Meaning

It brings to light the contradiction of desiring liberation while being vulnerable to mortality and worldly attachments.

Application

One should deeply reflect on the nature of liberation and strive to understand it beyond superficial discussions.