Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यथान्तकम अनुप्राप्य जीवन कश चिन न मुच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथान्तकम अनुप्राप्य जीवन कश चिन न मुच्यते
एवं बाह्वन्तरं पराप्य तव जीवेन न कश चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as no one escapes death, so too no one escapes the arms of control.

Translations

English Translation

The inevitability of death is comparable to the fact that anyone who gains control will also never find liberation. This verse portrays a profound truth about life’s limitations and the pervasive nature of fate.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मृत्यु की अनिवार्यता उस तथ्य की समानांतर है कि जो भी नियंत्रण प्राप्त करता है, वह कभी भी मुक्ति नहीं पाता। यह श्लोक जीवन की सीमाओं और भाग्य की व्यापकता के बारे में एक गहन सत्य दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Here, the inevitability of mortality is drawn parallel to the inescapable nature of control, emphasizing the lessons in human experiences.

Meaning

It encourages us to reflect on how control can also bind us, often creating more struggle than freedom in our lives.

Application

This reminds us of the balance between control and surrender in our lives, suggesting that true freedom comes from acceptance.