Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न दृष्टपूर्वं परत्यक्षं परलॊकं विदुर बुधाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न दृष्टपूर्वं परत्यक्षं परलॊकं विदुर बुधाः
आगमांस तव अनतिक्रम्य शरद्धातव्यं बिभूषता

⚡ Quick Meaning

Wise individuals do not perceive the afterlife directly; they must be approached with faith and respect.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that the wise understand that the afterlife is beyond direct perception and that it must be approached with a mindset of faith and reverence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि ज्ञानी व्यक्ति परलोक को प्रत्यक्ष रूप से नहीं देख सकते; इसे विश्वास और सम्मान के साथ स्वीकार करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this shloka reflects on the belief systems surrounding life after death.

Meaning

It highlights the limitations of human perception and the importance of faith in understanding existential mysteries.

Application

This understanding can guide individuals towards developing a greater sense of spiritual awareness and acceptance of the unknown.