Mahabharata Shanti Parva – आत्मा हय एवात्मनॊ हय एकः कॊ ऽनयस तवत्तॊ ऽधिकॊ भवेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

आत्मा हय एवात्मनॊ हय एकः कॊ ऽनयस तवत्तॊ ऽधिकॊ भवेत
एवं मन्यस्व सततम अन्यथा मा विचिन्तय

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka states that the self is singular and unmatched, and encourages us to be steadfast in recognition of its unity.

Translations

English Translation

The soul, indeed, is the sole entity and does not relate to anything else as superior. Understand and consider this always, and do not think otherwise to avoid confusion about personal identity and existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आत्मा वास्तव में एकमात्र संप्रभु तत्व है और यह किसी और से उच्च नहीं है। इसे हमेशा समझो और इस पर विचार करो, अन्यथा अपने व्यक्तिगत पहचान और अस्तित्व के बारे में भ्रम से बचने के लिए कुछ और मत सोचो।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in Shanti Parva, aiming to clarify the notion of self-realization and consciousness in life.

Meaning

The meaning is that self-consciousness is crucial in understanding one’s true nature and differentiating it from worldly attachments.

Application

This can be applied by engaging in practices such as meditation and self-reflection that reinforce our understanding of unity with the self.