Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एतत तत तत्त्वम इत्य आहुर निस्तत्त्वम अजरामरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतत तत तत्त्वम इत्य आहुर निस्तत्त्वम अजरामरम
तत्त्वसंश्रयणाद एतत तत्त्ववन न च मानद पञ्चविंशति तत्त्वानि परवदन्ति मनीषिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the eternal and ageless nature of reality, telling us that the essence is beyond material existence.

Translations

English Translation

This verse asserts that true reality is deemed as eternal and indestructible, with the wise categorizing it into various principles beyond mundane understanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि सच्चा तत्त्व अमर और अजर है, और ज्ञानी इसे भौतिक भानाओं से परे पंद्रह आत्माओं में विभाजित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka emphasizes the philosophical inquiry into the essence of existence.

Meaning

It conveys that real understanding lies in recognizing the principles that define reality instead of being trapped by physical interpretations.

Application

This encourages a deeper philosophical reflection on existence, prompting seekers to look beyond superficial qualities.