Mahabharata Shanti Parva – वली पलित संयॊगं कार्श्यं वैवर्ण्यम एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

वली पलित संयॊगं कार्श्यं वैवर्ण्यम एव च
कुब्ज भावं च जरया यः पश्यति स मुच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

He who observes the physical decline caused by old age achieves liberation.

Translations

English Translation

One who observes the effects of aging such as graying hair, physical weakness, and deformity recognizes the transient nature of life, which leads to liberation from the attachments of the physical realm.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति वृद्धावस्था के प्रभावों, जैसे सफेद बाल, शारीरिक कमजोरी, और विकलांगता को देखता है, वह जीवन की क्षणभंगुरता को पहचानता है, जो भौतिक क्षेत्र के बंधनों से मुक्ति की ओर ले जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse addresses the inevitability of aging and its insights into understanding life’s temporality, as discussed in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

Realizing the limitations imposed by old age encourages one to seek deeper truths beyond physical existence.

Application

This can motivate individuals to focus on spiritual development and relationships that outlast physical appearances.