Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परसार्येह यथाङ्गानि कूर्मः संहरते पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परसार्येह यथाङ्गानि कूर्मः संहरते पुनः
तद्वन महान्ति भूतानि यवीयःसु विकुर्वते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates how the great elements retract and reform, akin to a tortoise pulling in its limbs.

Translations

English Translation

This verse draws a metaphor between the action of a tortoise withdrawing its limbs and the process of retraction and organization of the great elements, indicating that even the vast cosmos undergoes transformation and arrangement. It teaches about cycles of expansion and contraction in nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कछुए के अंगों को वापस खींचने की क्रिया और महान तत्वों के पुनः संकोच और आयोजन की प्रक्रिया के बीच एक उपमा प्रस्तुत करता है, यह दिखाते हुए कि विशाल ब्रह्मांड भी परिवर्तन और व्यवस्था के दौर से गुजरता है। यह प्रकृति में विस्तार और संकुचन के चक्रों के बारे में सिखाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka also appears in the Shanti Parva, enriching the understanding of cosmic phenomena and their nature.

Meaning

The essence of this verse is about natural cycles, highlighting the dynamic processes of creation and retraction in the universe.

Application

This teaches us about the natural rhythms of life and reminds us to be adaptable to change and aware of the cycles in our own existence.