Mahabharata Vana Parva – जीवितान्तकरा रौद्राः करूराः पराणिविहिंसकाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

जीवितान्तकरा रौद्राः करूराः पराणिविहिंसकाः
यदा भविष्यन्ति नरास तदा संक्षेप्स्यते युगम

⚡ Quick Meaning

When fierce and cruel beings threaten lives, then the age will be marked by its end.

Translations

English Translation

This verse warns of a time when men, driven by anger and cruelty, will threaten existence, signaling the end of an era and the decline of values.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चेतावनी देता है कि जब लोग क्रोध और क्रूरता से जीवों को खतरे में डालेंगे, तो वह समय युग के अंत का प्रतीक होगा।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the essence of human cruelty and its consequences, situated within the broader themes of the Vana Parva.

Meaning

It reflects on the state of humanity when compassion fades, leading to destructive actions that can culminate in an age’s demise.

Application

This serves as a powerful reminder to cultivate compassion and humanity to avert such catastrophic ends.