Shloka (श्लोक)
यथात्मनॊ ऽङगं पतितं पृथिव्यां;
सवप्नान्तरे पश्यति चात्मनॊ ऽनयत
शरॊत्रादि युक्तः सुमनाः सुबुद्धिर;
लिङ्गात तथा गच्छति लिङ्गम अन्यत
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka illustrates the relationship between the self and the body through a metaphor of how the dream state reveals different aspects of existence.
Translations
English Translation
Just as a person may perceive various forms within a dream, the soul recognizes itself through different bodily experiences. The wise individual, engaged with their senses, perceives the interconnectedness between the self and the world, suggesting that our identity may extend beyond the physical form into broader realms of existence.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जैसे एक व्यक्ति स्वप्न में विभिन्न रूपों को देख सकता है, आत्मा विभिन्न शारीरिक अनुभवों के माध्यम से स्वयं को पहचानती है। बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति, जो अपने इंद्रियों के साथ प्रभावित होते हैं, आत्मा और विश्व के बीच परस्पर संबंध को देखता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि हमारी पहचान भौतिक रूप से परे चौड़ी धारणाओं में फैल सकती है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka also comes from the Shanti Parva, providing insight into the relationship between the body, mind, and the true self during different states of existence.
Meaning
It highlights how the self can experience and learn through different physical forms, reinforcing the notion that our essence is not limited to one individual identity.
Application
This perspective encourages individuals to embrace diversity in experiences as pathways to deeper understanding and growth, promoting empathy and broader awareness of interconnected souls.
