Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न हय एव पुरुषॊ दरष्टा सवर्गस्य नरकस्य वा

Shloka (श्लोक)

न हय एव पुरुषॊ दरष्टा सवर्गस्य नरकस्य वा
आगमस तु सतां चक्षुर नृपते तम इहाचर

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka elucidates the nature of perception regarding the realms of heaven and hell.

Translations

English Translation

It emphasizes that no person can truly perceive or behold the realms of heaven or hell directly, yet the wise can see beyond what is apparent.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह बताता है कि कोई भी व्यक्ति स्वर्ग या नरक की वास्तविकता का प्रत्यक्ष अनुभव नहीं कर सकता, लेकिन ज्ञानी व्यक्ति उन चीजों को देख सकते हैं जो स्पष्ट नहीं हैं।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Shanti Parva, this shloka addresses the limitations of human perception regarding spiritual realms.

Meaning

This insight reveals that true understanding requires wisdom, beyond mere observation of the material world.

Application

It encourages us to seek deeper truths and wisdom, recognizing that there is more to existence than what meets the eye.