Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बरह्मणा संपरित्यक्तॊ मृत इत्य उच्यते नरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बरह्मणा संपरित्यक्तॊ मृत इत्य उच्यते नरः
सरॊतॊभिर यैर विजानाति इन्द्रियार्थाञ शरीरभृत
तैर एव न विजानाति पराणम आहारसंभवम

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person abandoned by Brahman is considered dead, unaware of their true essence.

Translations

English Translation

A person is termed dead once they are abandoned by Brahman. Those who perceive sensory objects through the body are unaware of the fundamental life-force that sustains them, which arises from food and nourishment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब व्यक्ति ब्रह्म द्वारा परित्यक्त होता है, तो उसे मृत समझा जाता है। जो लोग शरीर के माध्यम से इंद्रिय वस्तुओं का अनुभव करते हैं, वे उस मूल जीवन शक्ति के बारे में अनजान होते हैं, जो खाद्य और पोषण से उत्पन्न होती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the philosophical aspect of life and death, emphasizing the relationship between the soul, body, and eternal Brahman.

Meaning

It reveals that true understanding goes beyond the physical realm and that many are unaware of the spiritual sustenance that keeps them alive.

Application

The shloka invites us to seek deeper understanding beyond physical needs, urging us to connect with our spiritual essence.