Mahabharata Vana Parva – सहस्रशीर्षं पुरुषं पुराणम;
Shloka (श्लोक)
सहस्रशीर्षं पुरुषं पुराणम;
अनादिमध्यान्तम अनन्त कीर्तिम
शुक्रस्य धातारम अजं जनित्रं;
परं परेभ्यः शरणं परपद्ये
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the eternal being, the original Lord with multiple heads, symbolizing universality.
Translations
English Translation
The verse illustrates the concept of a primordial being with countless heads, representing the infinite nature of divinity. This figure, revered as the procreator of everything, serves as the ultimate refuge for all beings, emphasizing the timeless essence of spiritual truth.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक प्राचीन प्राणी का वर्णन करता है, जिसके कई सिर हैं, जो दिव्यता के अनंत स्वरूप का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं। यह प्रतिमान, जो हर चीज़ का सृष्टिकर्ता माना जाता है, सभी प्राणियों के लिए अंतिम आश्रय के रूप में कार्य करता है, जो आध्यात्मिक सत्य के कालातीत सार को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse conveys the core essence of existence as represented within the philosophical structure of the Mahabharata.
Meaning
This highlights the theme of surrendering to a higher power that is boundless and ever-present in life.
Application
Recognizing a higher presence can guide one’s actions and decisions, nurturing a path toward spiritual enlightenment and inner peace.
