Mahabharata Vana Parva – एतान गुणान कर्मकृतान अवेक्ष्य; भावाभावौ वर्तमानाव अनित्यौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतान गुणान कर्मकृतान अवेक्ष्य; भावाभावौ वर्तमानाव अनित्यौ
बलिर हि राजा पारम अविन्दमानॊ; नान्यत कालात कारणं तत्र मेने

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the transient nature of qualities and actions in understanding the essence of power.

Translations

English Translation

Considering these attributes and actions, which are fleeting and non-permanent, the king recognized that there is no other cause of success than the right timing.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इन गुणों और क्रियाओं को देखते हुए, जो अस्थायी और अनित्य हैं, राजा ने यह पहचाना कि सही समय के सिवा सफलता का कोई अन्य कारण नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

This verse presents a philosophical insight regarding the management of powers and attributes in the face of time.

Meaning

It illustrates that while attributes may come and go, timing and its proper recognition are what truly determine success.

Application

Being aware of the temporal nature of abilities can help one to align actions with the right contexts for success.