Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भगवन यद इदं परेत्य संज्ञा भवति कस्य चित

Shloka (श्लोक)

भगवन यद इदं परेत्य संज्ञा भवति कस्य चित
एवं सति किम अज्ञानं जञानं वा किं करिष्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the significance of knowledge and ignorance in the context of the afterlife.

Translations

English Translation

O Lord, when consciousness departs this body, what happens to knowledge and ignorance? In such a scenario, what actions can they perform?

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे भगवान, जब चेतना इस शरीर को छोड़ जाती है, तब ज्ञान और अज्ञान का क्या होता है? ऐसी स्थिति में, वे क्या कार्य कर सकते हैं?

Commentary

Context

This inquiry arises from a deeper philosophical investigation into the nature of the soul and its knowledge post-mortem.

Meaning

The shloka reflects on the transient nature of human understanding and the implications of life after death.

Application

By contemplating the state of consciousness, one can strive to attain true knowledge and transcend ignorance.