Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वयाधितस्य विवित्साभिस तरस्यतॊ जीवितैषिणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वयाधितस्य विवित्साभिस तरस्यतॊ जीवितैषिणः
अवशस्य विनाशाय शरीरम अपकृष्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The afflicted body, desiring life, gradually declines towards inevitable destruction.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys the struggle of an ailing body that yearns for life yet is forced to succumb to disintegration. It portrays the harsh reality of mortality faced by all beings, and how illness leads to an eventual decline in physical health.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक बीमार शरीर की उस लड़ाई को व्यक्त करता है जो जीवन की इच्छा रखता है लेकिन अंततः विनाश की ओर बढ़ जाता है। यह सभी प्राणियों के सामने आने वाले मृत्यु के कष्टदायक सत्य को दर्शाता है, और कैसे बीमारी शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य में धीरे-धीरे गिरावट लाती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the discourse on the human condition, focusing on the inevitability of mortality and decline.

Meaning

It emphasizes the struggle for survival against the backdrop of impending death, reinforcing the transient nature of life.

Application

This shloka encourages us to appreciate life and acknowledge the inevitability of death, fostering a deeper understanding of our existence.