Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नाभिसर्पद विमुञ्चद वा शशिनं दृश्यते तमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाभिसर्पद विमुञ्चद वा शशिनं दृश्यते तमः
विसृजंश चॊपसर्पंश च तद्वत पश्य शरीरिणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka presents an analogy of the body with the moon, emphasizing the obscured nature of existence.

Translations

English Translation

The verse draws a parallel between the moon, which can be both high and obscured, and the human body that conceals inner essence. Just as the moon appears amidst shadows, the essence of life may be veiled by physical existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चंद्रमा और मानव शरीर के बीच समानता दर्शाता है, जो आंतरिक सार को छुपा सकता है। जैसे चंद्रमा छायाओं के बीच दिखाई देता है, वैसा ही जीवन का सार शारीरिक अस्तित्व द्वारा ढका रह सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka in Shanti Parva emphasizes the idea of inner essence being eclipsed by the external form, urging reflection on deeper truths.

Meaning

The teaching suggests that looking beyond mere appearances can lead to a true understanding of existence, reminiscent of how the moon’s light can be obscured.

Application

This idea encourages personal introspection to discover the deeper truth of one’s existence beyond superficial identities.