Mahabharata Shanti Parva – भूतिर लक्ष्मीति माम आहुः शरीर इत्य एवं च वासव

Shloka (श्लोक)

भूतिर लक्ष्मीति माम आहुः शरीर इत्य एवं च वासव
तवं मां शक्र न जानीसे सर्वे देवा न मां विदुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse expresses the speaker’s plea for recognition and understanding from the divine.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker is questioning why even the gods, including Shakra (Indra), do not recognize their essence which is considered to be wealth and prosperity. They feel unacknowledged despite being universally referred to in high terms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह पूछता है कि क्यों देवताओं, विशेषकर इंद्र, उनके महत्व को नहीं समझते हैं। उन्हें धन और समृद्धि के रूप में जाना जाता है, फिर भी वे अपने अस्तित्व को अनदेखा किए जाने की भावना में हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Shanti Parva, where existential doubts and the quest for divine understanding are often explored.

Meaning

It highlights the struggle between attaining spiritual acknowledgment and the overshadowing presence of higher entities like deities.

Application

In life, recognizing one’s self-worth and seeking validation from higher powers can foster deeper spiritual connections.