Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – अचराण्य अपि भूतानि खेचराणि तथैव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

अचराण्य अपि भूतानि खेचराणि तथैव च
अण्डजानि विजानीयात सर्वांश चैव सरीसृपान

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the classification of creatures based on their motion and birth type.

Translations

English Translation

The verse asserts that even the creatures that move through the air and those born from eggs must be identified by their different types and forms. This classification reveals the diversity among living beings in terms of mobility and origin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि हवा में चलने वाले जीव और अंडों से जन्मे जीवों की पहचान उनके विभिन्न प्रकारों और रूपों के द्वारा की जानी चाहिए। यह वर्गीकरण जीवों के गतिशीलता और उत्पत्ति के संदर्भ में विविधता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka continues the discussion on classifications pertaining to life in the Ashvamedhika Parva.

Meaning

It indicates that awareness of different life forms contributes significantly to our understanding of the natural world.

Application

Recognizing the diversity of creatures emphasizes the importance of preserving various species in nature.