Shloka 36
पुरा समूलबान्धवं प्रभुर्हरत्यदु:खवित् । तवेह जीवितं यमो न चास्ति तस्य वारक:,यमराज सबके स्वामी हैं। वे किसीका दुःख-दर्द नहीं समझते हैं। वे मूल और बन्धु-बान्धवोंसहित तुम्हारे प्राण हर लेंगे। उन्हें रोकनेवाला कोई नहीं है। वह समय आनेके पहले ही तुम अपनी रक्षाके लिये प्रबन्ध कर लो
purā samūla-bāndhavaṁ prabhur haraty aduḥkhavit | taveha jīvitaṁ yamo na cāsti tasya vārakaḥ ||
Vyāsa said: “From of old, the Lord Yama—unmoved by another’s pain—carries away life, uprooting a person together with his very roots and relations. Here, your life too is in Yama’s hands, and there is no one who can restrain him. Therefore, before that appointed time arrives, make your arrangements for your own protection.”
व्यास उवाच
Educational Q&A
Death (Yama) is inevitable and cannot be restrained; therefore one should act with foresight—establishing protection through dharmic conduct, prudent preparation, and inner readiness—before the destined time arrives.
Vyāsa warns the listener that Yama, sovereign over life, will inevitably take away one’s life—completely, along with one’s supports and relations—and that no external power can prevent it; hence one must prepare in advance.