Mahabharata Shanti Parva – स्वृक्षौषधि रत्रेयं ससरित पर्वताकरा

Shloka (श्लोक)

स्वृक्षौषधि रत्रेयं ससरित पर्वताकरा
तान इदानीं न पश्यामि यैर भुक्तेयं पुरा मही

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses the lamentation of unrecognized natural abundance which has become elusive.

Translations

English Translation

While once lush with flora and rivers, the earth now appears devoid of such richness. The natural resources that once thrived are now scarcely visible, symbolizing loss and neglect of nature’s bounty.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जबकि एक समय पर यह पौधों और नदियों से युक्त था, अब धरती ऐसी समृद्धि से रहित दिखाई देती है। जो प्राकृतिक संसाधन पहले फले-फूले थे, अब वे मुश्किल से नजर आते हैं, जो प्रकृति की संपत्ति की हानि और उपेक्षा का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse functions as a critical commentary on environmental degradation and values in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

Herein lies a reflection on the disconnection between human activity and the natural world, prompting awareness of ecological responsibilities.

Application

Emphasizing ecological awareness can lead individuals to take actionable steps towards conservation and sustainable living.