Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां शरुतौ विस्तरशॊ मया

Shloka (श्लोक)

भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां शरुतौ विस्तरशॊ मया
तवत्तः कमलपत्राक्ष माहात्म्यम अपि चाव्ययम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Arjuna reflects on the eternal nature of beings and the divine, acknowledging Krishna’s imperishable greatness.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, Arjuna acknowledges the cyclical nature of existence, describing how the beings arise and dissolve, and admires the unchanging divine power of Krishna, whose lotus-eyed form represents the ultimate truth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में अर्जुन अस्तित्व के चक्रीय स्वभाव को स्वीकार करते हैं और कृष्ण की अमर शक्ति की प्रशंसा करते हैं, जिनका कमलाक्षी रूप अंतर्विरोध का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse continues the discussion in the Bhishma Parva, emphasizing the philosophical understanding of creation and dissolution in relation to divine essence.

Meaning

The shloka underlines the inevitability of life cycles while portraying Krishna’s eternal nature as a source of reassurance and stability in a transient world.

Application

It encourages individuals to contemplate the impermanence of life and to find solace in the enduring nature of divine existence amid worldly changes.