Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अनिमित्तं परं यत तद अव्यक्तं बरह्मणि सथितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]अनिमित्तं परं यत तद अव्यक्तं बरह्मणि सथितम
सद भूतॊ जापकः कस्मात स शरीरम अथाविशेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The appraised consciousness, which remains unmanifested, is the supreme Brahman, and the one who meditates on it transcends physical existence.

Translations

English Translation

The ultimate spiritual reality, unconditioned and beyond manifestation, is the Brahman that one must meditate upon. The realized being who contemplates this transcends the limitations of the physical form, emphasizing an understanding of the true essence of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

परम आध्यात्मिक सत्य, जो बिना किसी स्थिति के है, वह ब्रह्म है जिस पर ध्यान लगाना चाहिए। जो ज्ञानी इस पर ध्यान करता है, वह शारीरिक अस्तित्व की सीमाओं को पार करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes as a profound teaching about the nature of Brahman and the importance of meditation in understanding one’s true self, found in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It reminds that while one exists physically, true spirituality lies in connecting with the formless, eternal aspect of reality.

Application

Seekers are urged to reflect on their true essence beyond physical existence, focusing on meditation to uncover the transcendental reality.