Mahabharata Vana Parva – पक्वाशयस तव अधॊ नाभ्या ऊर्ध्वम आमाशयः सथितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पक्वाशयस तव अधॊ नाभ्या ऊर्ध्वम आमाशयः सथितः
नाभिमध्ये शरीरस्य पराणाः सर्वे परतिष्ठिताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse describes the location of vital energies within the physical body.

Translations

English Translation

The vital energies reside above the navel in the form of the stomach, while all the life forces are established in the center of the body around the navel area.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि शारीरिक ऊर्जा नाभि के ऊपर मांसपेशियों के रूप में स्थित है, जबकि सभी जीवन शक्ति नाभि के चारों ओर शरीर के केंद्र में होती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Vana Parva and discusses the anatomical insights of the body as understood in ancient Indian philosophy.

Meaning

It signifies the importance of the navel as the center for the life energies that govern physical and spiritual health.

Application

Understanding this can aid in practices related to yoga and meditation, enhancing focus on the central energies of the body.