Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सुरारिनिलयः शश्वत सागरः सरितां पतिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुरारिनिलयः शश्वत सागरः सरितां पतिः
पप्रच्छ सरितः सर्वाः संशयं जातम आत्मनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse depicts the Ocean, personified as a questioning entity, seeking answers from rivers.

Translations

English Translation

Here, the Ocean, as the eternal lord of rivers, asks a profound question to all the rivers, reflecting on the uncertainties that arise within oneself and how they relate to one’s identity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ, सागर, जो नदियों का शाश्वत स्वामी है, सभी नदियों से एक महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न पूछता है, जिसमें वह आत्म-समझदारी और अस्तित्व से संबंधित अनिश्चितताओं पर विचार करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka symbolizes the quest for understanding one’s existence through the metaphor of nature.

Meaning

This verse conveys that the greatest questions often arise from the depths of our being, as explored through the metaphor of rivers and seas.

Application

It teaches that introspection and questioning are vital to self-discovery in both individual and societal contexts.