Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एतद देहं समाख्यातं तरैलॊक्ये सर्वदेहिषु

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतद देहं समाख्यातं तरैलॊक्ये सर्वदेहिषु
वेदितव्यं नरश्रेष्ठ सदेवनरदानवे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka indicates the need to understand the nature of the body as it pertains to all beings in the universe.

Translations

English Translation

This verse conveys that this body, which is described, exists in all three worlds and is to be known by all beings, including gods, humans, and demons, highlighting the universal aspect of physical existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि यह देह, जिसका वर्णन किया गया है, तीनों लोकों में है और इसे सभी प्राणियों द्वारा समझा जाना चाहिए, जो देवताओं, मनुष्यों और दानवों सहित सभी का समावेश करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, focusing on the philosophical discussions surrounding the nature of the self and body.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the body as a shared phenomenon among all sentient beings, thereby enlightening the reader about unity in diversity.

Application

This verse can inspire individuals to view themselves not just as isolated entities, but as interconnected components of a greater universal whole.