Chapter 2, Verse 27
Sankhya Yoga — Sanskrit shloka, transliteration, word meanings, English translation, and commentary.
Original Sanskrit verse
Transliteration
Word meanings
jātasya—for one who has been born; hi—for; dhruvaḥ—certain; mṛityuḥ—death; dhruvam—certain; janma—birth; mṛitasya—for the dead; cha—and; tasmāt—therefore; aparihārye arthe—in this inevitable situation; na—not; tvam—you; śhochitum—lament; arhasi—befitting
English translation
For the born, death is certain, and for the dead, birth is certain; therefore, you should not grieve over the inevitable.
— Swami Sivananda
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Commentary
Birth is sure to happen to that which is dead death is sure to happen to what which is born. Birth and death are certainly unavoidable. Therefore; you should not grieve over an inevitable matter.
Commentary by Swami Sivananda
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