Mahabharata Shanti Parva – महतः परम अव्यक्तम अव्यक्तात परतॊ ऽमृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

महतः परम अव्यक्तम अव्यक्तात परतॊ ऽमृतम
अमृतान न परं किं चित सा काष्ठा सा परा गतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The eternal essence is beyond manifestation and is the ultimate reality.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that the supreme reality transcends the material world and is the source of immortality. Anything beyond the tangible is essentially eternal and unchanging, highlighting the spiritual journey towards the ultimate truth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि सर्वोच्च सत्ता भौतिक संसार से परे और अमरता का स्रोत है। जो कुछ भी भौतिक से परे है, वह मूलतः शाश्वत और अपरिवर्तनीय है, जो आध्यात्मिक यात्रा की ओर इशारा करता है जो अंतिम सत्य की ओर ले जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, which discusses peace, meditation, and the nature of the self as it relates to the universe.

Meaning

It implores seekers to understand that true existence lies beyond the material and conceptual realities, inviting contemplation of the unmanifest essence.

Application

In practical terms, this shloka teaches us to look beyond the visible world and understand the deeper, eternal truths that govern life.