Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – शरीरं यद अवाप्नॊति यच चाप्य उत्क्रामतीश्वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरीरं यद अवाप्नॊति यच चाप्य उत्क्रामतीश्वरः
गृहीत्वैतानि संयाति वायुर गन्धान इवाशयात

⚡ Quick Meaning

The body is acquired and relinquished by the soul, just as air carries fragrances.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the process of birth and death. The soul occupies the body throughout its lifetime, analogous to how the wind carries scents. When the body is shed, the soul continues its journey, indicating the transient nature of physical existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जन्म और मृत्यु की प्रक्रिया को दर्शाता है। आत्मा जीवन भर शरीर को धारण करती है, जैसे वायु सुगंधों को लेकर चलती है। जब शरीर छोड़ा जाता है, तब आत्मा अपनी यात्रा को जारी रखती है, जो भौतिक अस्तित्व की क्षणभंगुरता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the teachings in the Bhishma Parva, emphasizing the impermanence of the physical form.

Meaning

It explains the relationship between the soul and the body, highlighting the reality of life’s transitions and the continuity of the self beyond physical limitations.

Application

Accepting the transient nature of our physical existence can foster a deeper connection with the eternal aspect of our being.