Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सह वासॊ निवासात्मा नान्यॊ ऽहम इति मन्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

सह वासॊ निवासात्मा नान्यॊ ऽहम इति मन्यते
यॊ ऽहं सॊ ऽहम इति हय उक्त्वा गुणान अनु निवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the perception of self-identity and the attachment to qualities.

Translations

English Translation

This verse speaks about the soul identifying itself with its essence and the qualities it possesses. It explains that one who recognizes their true self can detach from material concerns and return to their core nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक आत्मा के अपने सार और गुणों से पहचानने के बारे में है। इसमें बताया गया है कि जो व्यक्ति अपनी सच्ची पहचान को समझता है, वह भौतिक चिंताओं से दूर रह सकता है और अपनी मूल प्रकृति की ओर लौट सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from the Shanti Parva, which discusses the nature of self and reality in the grand narrative of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s true identity beyond the physical body and the qualities associated with it.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder to transcend superficial identities and cultivate awareness of our true essence in daily life.