Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – त्वत्तॊ जातानि भूतानि सथावराणि चराणि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

त्वत्तॊ जातानि भूतानि सथावराणि चराणि च
त्वम आदिः सर्वभूतानां संहारश च तवम एव हि

⚡ Quick Meaning

From you arise all creatures, both stationary and moving, and you are indeed their origin as well as their end.

Translations

English Translation

All beings, whether mobile or stationary, are born from you, O Lord. You are both the original source and the ultimate dissolution of all existences, emphasizing the cycle of life and death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी प्राणी, चाहे वे स्थिर हों या चलंत, आपसे उत्पन्न होते हैं, हे भगवान। आप सभी अस्तित्वों के मूल स्रोत और अंत हैं, जो जीवन और मृत्यु के चक्र पर बल देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka encapsulates the concept of creation and dissolution in the cosmic order, reinforcing the role of the divine as both an origin and finality within the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

Recognizing the cycle of birth and death as linked to divine energy fosters a deeper understanding of life’s purpose and the ultimate return to the source.

Application

By meditating on the eternal nature of existence, one can cultivate acceptance of life’s transience, leading to a balanced state of mind amidst life’s changes.