Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अतॊ रात्रिश च निद्रा च निर्गता दिवसक्षये

Shloka (श्लोक)

अतॊ रात्रिश च निद्रा च निर्गता दिवसक्षये
जायते जीवलॊकस्य हर्तुम अर्धम इवायुषः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the relationship between night, sleep, and the decline of day.

Translations

English Translation

The verse articulates that as night falls and sleep arises, there is a fraction of life that departs, symbolizing the inevitable passage of time and the fragility of existence in the mortal realm.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जैसे-जैसे रात होती है और निद्रा आती है, जीवन का एक अंश चला जाता है, जो समय के अपरिवर्तनीय प्रवाह और सांसारिक अस्तित्व की नाजुकता का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse forms part of the philosophical discussions within Udyoga Parva regarding life’s transitory nature.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of the temporal aspects of life, urging one to be aware of the fleeting nature of moments.

Application

This shloka invites introspection about life’s brevity and the importance of living meaningfully in each moment.