Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अधश चॊर्ध्वं परसृतास तस्य शाखा; गुणप्रवृद्धा विषयप्रवालाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधश चॊर्ध्वं परसृतास तस्य शाखा; गुणप्रवृद्धा विषयप्रवालाः
अधश च मूलान्य अनुसंततानि; कर्मानुबन्धीनि मनुष्यलॊके

⚡ Quick Meaning

The branches of this tree extend both upwards and downwards, nourished by the modes of nature, while its roots stretch downwards into the human realm, binding beings through actions.

Translations

English Translation

This verse elaborates that the branches of the banyan tree are nourished by the three gunas (qualities), while the roots go deep into the realm of human actions, suggesting that our actions tie us to the cycle of existence and influence our spiritual growth through the influence of nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि इस पेड़ की शाखाएँ ऊपर और नीचे दोनों तरफ फैली हुई हैं, जो गुणों द्वारा पोषित होती हैं, जबकि इसकी जड़ें मानव कार्यों के क्षेत्र में गहराई तक फैली होती हैं, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि हमारे कार्य हमें अस्तित्व के चक्र से बांधते हैं।

Commentary

Context

The discussion of the banyan tree and its branches serves as a profound metaphor within the Mahabharata, illustrating the entanglement of human actions with material existence.

Meaning

This shloka focuses on the cyclic nature of human actions and their ramifications, leading to various experiences in life based on one’s karma.

Application

Acknowledging the impact of one’s actions can inspire individuals to act with more mindfulness and purpose, leading towards spiritual evolution.