Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नैवास्य विन्दन्ति गतिं महात्मनॊ; न चागतिं कश चिद इहानुपस्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैवास्य विन्दन्ति गतिं महात्मनॊ; न चागतिं कश चिद इहानुपस्यति
जञानात्मकाः संयमिनॊ महर्षयः; पश्यन्ति नित्यं पुरुषं गुणाधिकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse expresses the unseen destiny of the great souls, which cannot be perceived by ordinary individuals but is known to the enlightened sages.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that the ultimate path of a great soul remains invisible to others; only the wise and self-controlled sages, through their deep knowledge, can comprehend the eternal essence of the supreme being endowed with qualities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि एक महान आत्मा का अंतिम मार्ग दूसरों से अदृश्य रहता है; केवल ज्ञानी और संयमित ऋषियों ही अपनी गहरी समझ के माध्यम से उस गुणों से परिपूर्ण सर्वोच्च प्राणी का शाश्वत सार समझ सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is located within the Shanti Parva, where the nature of reality and the journey of souls are analyzed in the philosophical context of dharma.

Meaning

The main idea conveys that true understanding of the divine nature is reserved for those who deeply focus on self-discipline and wisdom, transcending the ordinary perception.

Application

Readers are encouraged to cultivate knowledge and self-discipline as a means to perceive deeper truths about existence and the nature of the divine.