Mahabharata Vana Parva – यस तवं पराणविरॊधेन कीर्तिम इच्छसि शाश्वतीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस तवं पराणविरॊधेन कीर्तिम इच्छसि शाश्वतीम
सा ते पराणान समादाय गमिष्यति न संशयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

If you desire eternal fame, it will surely accompany you if you preserve your life.

Translations

English Translation

This verse underlines that one’s urge for eternal fame will be successfully fulfilled as long as one sustains their life. The connection between life preservation and achieving lasting glory is established here.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को रेखांकित करता है कि यदि आप शाश्वत कीर्ति की इच्छा रखते हैं, तो यह निश्चित रूप से आपके जीवन की रक्षा करने पर आधारित है। जीवन की रक्षा और स्थायी कीर्ति के बीच संबंध स्थापित किया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects on the correlation between the desire for reputation and the actions one takes to ensure their life is preserved.

Meaning

It suggests that the pursuit of fame is intertwined with the efforts to remain alive and active in society.

Application

We should appreciate our lives and recognize that the influences we leave behind depend significantly on how we live our lives today.