Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – केन वृत्तेन भगवन्न अतिक्रामेज जरान्तकौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

केन वृत्तेन भगवन्न अतिक्रामेज जरान्तकौ
तपसा वाथ बुद्ध्या वा कर्मणा वा शरुतेन वा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka queries the means by which one transcends the limitations of aging and mortality.

Translations

English Translation

The verse poses a rhetorical question to God asking by what means does one transcend aging and the end of life; is it through austerity, intellect, action, or scripture? This highlights the various paths humans seek to evade mortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भगवान से एक रिटोरिकल प्रश्न पूछता है कि मनुष्य वृद्धावस्थाओं और मृत्यु के अर्थों को कैसे पार करता है; क्या यह तपस्या, बुद्धि, कर्म, या शास्त्र के माध्यम से है? यह विभिन्न मार्गों को दर्शाता है जो मनुष्य मृत्यु से बचने के लिए अपनाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

In this philosophical dialogue, questions arise concerning practical ethics, spiritual practices, and the pursuit of existential truths regarding life and death.

Meaning

The shloka explores the diverse methodologies humans employ in their search for immortality or enlightenment, emphasizing an inquisitive nature.

Application

By reflecting on these questions, one can evaluate their own path in pursuing spirituality and coping with the existential aspects of life.