Mahabharata Shanti Parva – भूमिष्ठानीव भूतानि पर्वतस्थॊ निशामय

Shloka (श्लोक)

भूमिष्ठानीव भूतानि पर्वतस्थॊ निशामय
अक्रुध्यन्न अप्रहृष्यंश च ननृशंस मतिस तथा
ततॊ दरक्ष्यसि भूतानां सर्वेषां परभवाप्ययौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the nature of beings and environments.

Translations

English Translation

As mountains observe and remain unaffected by the happenings around them, so shall a wise person, observing the manifestations of beings without anger or joy, recognize the cycles of creation and dissolution.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे पर्वत अपने चारों ओर की घटनाओं को देखता है और उन पर असंवेदनशील रहता है, वैसे ही एक ज्ञानी व्यक्ति, प्राणियों के रूपों को देखता है बिना क्रोध या खुशी के, सृष्टि और विनाश के चक्रों को पहचानता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka conveys insight about observing life’s happenings without attachment, common themes in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It encourages detachment and wisdom in identifying the transient nature of life.

Application

This shloka invites practitioners to cultivate equanimity and remain unaffected by external changes.