Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पराजयश च मरणान मन्ये नैव विशिष्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)
पराजयश च मरणान मन्ये नैव विशिष्यते
यस्य सयाद विजयः कृष्ण तस्याप्य अपचयॊ धरुवम
⚡ Quick Meaning
Defeat and death are not distinguished; wherever there is victory, the decline is certain.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka suggests that the concepts of defeat and death are closely linked. It emphasizes that every victory is intertwined with the inevitability of decline, highlighting the transient nature of success.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह सुझाव देता है कि पराजय और मृत्यु की अवधारणाएँ निकटता से जुड़ी हुई हैं। यह दर्शाता है कि हर विजय पतन की अनिवार्यता के साथ उलझी हुई है, जो सफलता की क्षणभंगुर प्रकृति को उजागर करता है।
Commentary
Context
In the Udyoga Parva, this verse underscores the cyclical nature of victory and defeat, revealing philosophical insights on life’s impermanence.
Meaning
It draws attention to the inevitability of decline following success, reminding us of the temporality inherent in all achievements.
Application
This serves as a warning against overindulgence in triumphs and encourages humility in successful moments.
