Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एतद आश्चर्यभूतं हि माहात्म्यं तस्य धीमतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

युधिस्थिर
एतद आश्चर्यभूतं हि माहात्म्यं तस्य धीमतः
किं बरह्मा न विजानीते यतः शुश्राव नारदात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the extraordinary nature and majesty of wisdom that is beyond comprehension.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights that even Brahma, the creator, may not completely understand the profound wisdom of the esteemed Yudhishthira, which Narada has revealed. It speaks to the limitations of divine understanding in recognizing supreme knowledge.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि रचनाकर्ता ब्रह्मा भी युधिष्ठिर की अद्भुत ज्ञान को पूरी तरह से नहीं समझ सकते हैं, जैसा कि नारद ने बताया है। यह सर्वोच्च ज्ञान की पहचान में ईश्वर की सीमाओं को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in the context of the Shanti Parva, where Yudhishthira is known for his wisdom, reflecting on profound truths after the Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

The meaning conveys that extraordinary wisdom indeed exists, but it may remain unrecognized by even the highest divine beings due to its depth.

Application

This emphasizes the importance of humility in the pursuit of knowledge, acknowledging that some truths may always elude understanding.