Mahabharata Vana Parva – अहं नारायणॊ नाम परभवः शाश्वतॊ ऽवययः
Shloka (श्लोक)
अहं नारायणॊ नाम परभवः शाश्वतॊ ऽवययः
विधाता सर्वभूतानां संहर्ता च दविजॊत्तम
⚡ Quick Meaning
I am Narayana, the eternal and unchangeable creator and sustainer of all beings.
Translations
English Translation
I am known as Narayana, the everlasting Lord who exists without change. I am the creator of all beings and the one who sustains them. Among the twice-born, I am the annihilator and the ultimate protector.
हिंदी अनुवाद
मैं नारायण के रूप में जाना जाता हूँ, जो शाश्वत एवं अव्यय हैं। मैं सभी जीवों का स्रष्टा और पालनकर्ता हूँ। द्विज़ों में, मैं संहारक और अंतिम रक्षक हूँ।
Commentary
Context
This shloka reveals the supreme identity of Narayana in the vast universe as expressed in the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata.
Meaning
It emphasizes the creation and sustenance roles of Narayana and his essential nature as both the creator and the destroyer.
Application
Understanding this shloka can inspire devotion and reverence towards the idea of a supreme being who governs the universe.
