Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शयनीयं पुरा यस्य सपर्ध्यास्तरण संवृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शयनीयं पुरा यस्य सपर्ध्यास्तरण संवृतम
भूमाव अद्य कथं शेषे विप्र विद्धः सुखॊचितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Once adorned with splendour, now lying on the ground, O learned one, how is it that you rest here today?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects a profound sense of loss, questioning how someone who once possessed greatness and splendor now rests lifeless, highlighting the inevitability of death and the transient nature of glory.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक गहरे नुकसान की भावना व्यक्त करता है, यह सवाल करते हुए कि कैसे एक ऐसा व्यक्ति जो कभी महानता और वैभव से भरा था, आज यहाँ शव की स्थिति में लेटा है, मौत की अनिवार्यता और महिमा की क्षणिक प्रकृति को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This passage conveys the sorrow of witnessing a once-vibrant and formidable figure now reduced to stillness, a poignant reminder of mortality.

Meaning

It emphasizes the stark contrast between vitality and the stillness of death, illustrating the inevitable decline that all must face.

Application

This shloka encourages reflection on life’s fleeting nature, urging us to cherish every moment and honor those who have passed.