Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ताः सृष्ट मात्राः कषुधिताः परजाः सर्वाः परजापतिम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ताः सृष्ट मात्राः कषुधिताः परजाः सर्वाः परजापतिम
बिभक्षयिषवॊ राजन सहसा पराद्रवंस तदा

⚡ Quick Meaning

All creatures, hungry for existence, suddenly began to consume the creator.

Translations

English Translation

All the created beings, driven by a primal hunger for survival, swiftly turned to devour the creator, signaling the relentless cycle of life and death inherent in the cosmic order.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी सृष्ट प्राणी, अस्तित्व की प्राचीन भूख से प्रेरित होकर, तेजी से सृष्टिकर्ता को खाने लगे, जो ब्रह्मांडीय व्यवस्था में जीवन और मृत्यु के अनवरत चक्र का संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the intrinsic nature of life’s cycle and the bases of survival in the grand scheme of creation.

Meaning

The reaction of creatures illustrates the primal instinct for survival and the consequences of existence in the natural order.

Application

Encourage beings to reflect on their existence, emphasizing the necessity of balance between creation and consumption in the ecological system.