Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एवं सति कुतः संज्ञा परेत्य भावे पुनर भवेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवं सति कुतः संज्ञा परेत्य भावे पुनर भवेत
परति संमिश्रिते जीवे गृह्यमाणे च मध्यतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Consciousness transforms as one transitions through life and death.

Translations

English Translation

When a person exists in a state of consciousness, where does their awareness go upon the dissolution of the body? As the self merges into various forms, it hesitates in the middle, indicating continuity of existence beyond the earthly realm.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब एक व्यक्ति चेतना की स्थिति में होता है, तो उसके शरीर के समाप्त होते ही उसकी जागरूकता कहां जाती है? जैसे आत्मा विभिन्न रूपों में मिलती है, यह बीच में हिचकिचाती है, जो भौतिक realm के पार अस्तित्व की निरंतरता को इंगित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka addresses the fluidity of consciousness as one transitions from life to death, raising profound questions about existential continuity.

Meaning

It emphasizes that the essence of the self does not merely dissolve but continues to exist in various forms, reflecting the cyclical nature of life.

Application

This teaching encourages reflection on the nature of existence, inspiring individuals to see life as interconnected and continuous beyond physicality.