Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यदा तु मन्यते ऽनयॊ ऽहम अन्य एष इति दविजः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदा तु मन्यते ऽनयॊ ऽहम अन्य एष इति दविजः
तदा स केवली भूतः सद्विंशम अनुपश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka delves into the sense of duality and the individual’s misunderstanding of self-identity.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that when a person starts to perceive themselves as separate from others, believing “I am this” and “you are that,” they are lost in ignorance. It indicates a state of delusion, where one’s perception narrows down the true essence of unity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि जब कोई व्यक्ति खुद को दूसरों से अलग समझने लगता है, “मैं यह हूँ” और “तुम वह हो” कहकर, तो वह अज्ञान की स्थिति में होता है। यह भ्रम की स्थिति को इंगित करता है, जहाँ किसी की समझ सच्चाई की एकता को संकीर्ण कर देती है।

Commentary

Context

Set within the Shanti Parva, this shloka reflects on the delicacies of self-perception and identity.

Meaning

It underlines the dangers of misunderstanding one’s self in relation to others, promoting insight.

Application

This serves as a reminder to cultivate self-awareness and recognize the underlying unity among all beings.