Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आयुः कषयपरीतात्मा विपरीतानि सेवते

Shloka (श्लोक)
आयुः कषयपरीतात्मा विपरीतानि सेवते
बुद्धिर वयावर्तते चास्य विनाशे परत्युपस्थिते
⚡ Quick Meaning
This verse describes the nature of life, frailty, and the mind’s reaction to destruction.
Translations
English Translation
The shloka discusses how a being, whose life is conditioned by decay, experiences various conditions and how the intellect reacts when faced with destruction, emphasizing life’s ephemeral nature.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक प्राणी, जिसकी आयु क्षय से परिपूर्ण है, विभिन्न परिस्थितियों का अनुभव करता है और बुद्धि विनाश का सामना करने पर कैसे प्रतिक्रिया करती है, जो जीवन की नाशवान प्रकृति पर जोर देती है।
Commentary
Context
This verse comes at a crucial point where the impermanence of life is being discussed with philosophical depth.
Meaning
It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of existence and the inevitability of change and decay.
Application
This shloka encourages personal reflection on the transient nature of life and the importance of utilizing time wisely.
