Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – एवं नाहं न वै मृत्युर न सर्पॊ न तथा भवान

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवं नाहं न वै मृत्युर न सर्पॊ न तथा भवान
न चेयं बराह्मणी वृद्धा शिशुर एवात्र कारणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Neither I am death, nor are you a serpent, nor is the old Brahmin lady’s child the cause of this.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects the complexity of existence, asserting that death and other elements are not the sole causes of fate. It highlights the misconception that external factors dictate one’s life, instead suggesting a deeper understanding of events around us beyond mere appearances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अस्तित्व की जटिलता को दर्शाता है, यह सत्यापित करता है कि मृत्यु और अन्य तत्व भाग्य के एकमात्र कारण नहीं हैं। यह सुझाव देता है कि हमारे आस-पास की घटनाएं केवल बाहरी कारकों से ही नहीं, बल्कि गहरी समझ से संबंधित हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Anushasana Parva, this shloka addresses philosophical inquiries into the nature of life and death, moving beyond surface-level explanations.

Meaning

This shloka encourages deeper contemplation on the interconnectedness of life and its myriad influences, rather than attributing events solely to mortality.

Application

It reminds us to seek profound understanding of our life situations, encouraging growth through internal reflection rather than attributing outcomes to external circumstances alone.