Mahabharata Shanti Parva – उदानाद उच्छ्वसिति च परतिभेदाच च भासते

Shloka (श्लोक)

उदानाद उच्छ्वसिति च परतिभेदाच च भासते
इत्य एते वायवः पञ्च चेष्टयन्तीह देहिनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the five movements of vital air (vayu) in living beings.

Translations

English Translation

The verse illustrates five actions performed by the vital air within the body, which include inhalation, exhalation, and other functions that highlight their dynamic presence in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवों में वायु द्वारा किए जाने वाले पाँच कार्यों को बताता है, जिसमें श्वसन, निष्कासन और अन्य क्रियाएँ शामिल हैं, जो जीवन में उनकी गतिशीलता को उजागर करती हैं।

Commentary

Context

Set in the Shanti Parva, this shloka focuses on the physiological aspects governed by prana or vital air.

Meaning

The emphasis is on the significance of these movements for sustaining life and health.

Application

Realizing these effects can encourage practices that enhance respiration and overall vitality.