Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न चास्त्रेण न शौर्येण तपसा मेधया न च

Shloka (श्लोक)

न चास्त्रेण न शौर्येण तपसा मेधया न च
न धृत्या न पुनस तयागान मृत्यॊः कश चिद विमुच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse states that no weapon, valor, austerity, or determination can guarantee liberation from death.

Translations

English Translation

It emphasizes that none of the factors—be it weaponry, bravery, asceticism, intelligence, or even sheer grit—can help one escape the inevitability of death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि न तो अस्त्र, न शौर्य, न तप, न बुद्धि और न ही दृढ़ता किसी को मृत्यु से मुक्ति दिला सकती है।

Commentary

Context

This reflects the philosophical theme of mortality found throughout the Mahabharata, integrating spirituality into the realization of life’s fragility.

Meaning

The essence here is the acceptance of mortality, suggesting that ultimate control is beyond any human capability.

Application

This encourages us to prioritize meaningful actions and relationships in life, understanding that death is an inevitable part of existence.