Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नात्मनॊ ऽसति परियतरः पृथिव्याम अनुसृत्य ह

Shloka (श्लोक)

नात्मनॊ ऽसति परियतरः पृथिव्याम अनुसृत्य ह
तस्मात पराणिषु सर्वेषु दयावान आत्मवान भवेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

There is nothing dearer than the self, and thus we should cultivate compassion towards all living beings.

Translations

English Translation

In this world, nothing is more cherished than one’s own being; therefore, one must develop kindness towards all life forms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस पृथ्वी पर, अपने स्वयं के अस्तित्व से अधिक प्रिय कुछ भी नहीं है; इसलिए, सभी जीवन रूपों की ओर करुणा विकसित करनी चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the intrinsic value of self-love and extends this love to all beings as a call for compassion.

Meaning

It signifies that recognizing the sacredness of one’s life can foster empathy and genuine kindness towards others.

Application

In our daily lives, we can practice compassion by treating all beings with respect and understanding, following the principle of interconnectedness.