Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शरूयतां पृथिवीपाल कषरतीदं यथा जगत

Shloka (श्लोक)
[वसिस्ठ]शरूयतां पृथिवीपाल कषरतीदं यथा जगत
यन न कषरति पूर्वेण यावत कालेन चाप्य अथ
⚡ Quick Meaning
Hear, O king of the earth, how this world undergoes dissolution while some elements remain unchanged through time.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka conveys a message to the Earth King regarding the cyclical nature of the world, which undergoes transformation, yet highlights that certain fundamental truths remain impervious to time’s effects. It emphasizes an understanding of both change and permanence in existence.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक पृथ्वीराज को इस बात का संदेश देता है कि संसार में परिवर्तन होता है, फिर भी कुछ तत्व समय के प्रभाव से अज्ञात रहते हैं। यह अस्तित्व में परिवर्तन और स्थिरता की समझ पर जोर देता है।
Commentary
Context
Part of the Shanti Parva, this verse addresses the qualities of reality and the apparent conflict between change and constancy.
Meaning
It emphasizes the need to recognize both transient phenomena and eternal truths that guide us toward understanding life more deeply.
Application
This teaches us to remain grounded in the knowledge of what is eternal, offering reassurance amidst the changes of life.
