Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यद इदं मन्यसे राजन नायम अस्ति परः कुतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद इदं मन्यसे राजन नायम अस्ति परः कुतः
परतिस्मारयितारस तवां यमदूता यमक्षये

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the futility of concerns for the afterlife based on earthly attachments.

Translations

English Translation

If you consider something important, O king, where then is the concern for the hereafter? The messengers of Yama (the god of death) remind you of your mortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे राजन, यदि तुम किसी चीज़ को महत्वपूर्ण मानते हो, तो फिर परलोक की चिंता कहाँ है? यमराज के संदेशक तुम्हारी मृत्यु के बारे में तुम्हें स्मरण कराते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka serves as a reminder of the inevitability of death and the importance of leading a meaningful life.

Meaning

It reflects on how earthly attachments may cloud our understanding of life’s transient nature.

Application

Focusing on spiritual values can help prioritize what is truly important in life, beyond mere material existence.