Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – एवम अन्ये न कुर्वन्ति देवाः संसारमॊचनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवम अन्ये न कुर्वन्ति देवाः संसारमॊचनम
मनुष्याणां महादेवाद अन्यत्रापि तपॊबलात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the rarity of divine actions aimed at liberating beings from the cycle of life and death.

Translations

English Translation

Unlike other deities, some divine beings do not initiate liberation from the cycle of existence, emphasizing that such deliverance often relies on human effort and righteous penance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अन्य देवताओं की भांति, कुछ दिव्य प्राणी प्राणियों को जीवन और मृत्यु के चक्र से मुक्त करने का कार्य नहीं करते हैं, यह बताते हुए कि ऐसी मुक्ति अक्सर मानव प्रयास और धार्मिक तप पर निर्भर करती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka underlines the limited intervention of deities in the liberation process within the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It implies that human effort plays a crucial role in achieving spiritual liberation and enlightenment.

Application

Encouraging self-effort in spirituality, this shloka motivates individuals to take active steps toward their liberation.