Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मृत्युस तर्यक्षरं ब्रह्म शाश्वतम

Shloka (श्लोक)
[दव्यक्षरस तु भवेन]मृत्युस तर्यक्षरं ब्रह्म शाश्वतम
ममेति च भवेन मृत्युर न ममेति च शाश्वतम
⚡ Quick Meaning
Death and Brahman are eternal; though they take different forms, both are interconnected.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka expresses the equivalence and continuity of life and death, asserting that both are eternal. Death is viewed as a transformation, reinforcing that Brahman, the ultimate reality, is consistent even in the realm of mortality, portraying them as inseparable aspects of existence.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक जीवन और मृत्यु की समानता और निरंतरता को व्यक्त करता है, यह बताते हुए कि दोनों शाश्वत हैं। मृत्यु को एक रूपांतर के रूप में देखा जाता है, यह मजबूत करते हुए कि ब्रह्म, अंतिम वास्तविकता, मृत्यु के क्षेत्र में भी स्थिर है, और उन्हें अस्तित्व के अनिवार्य पहलुओं के रूप में पेश करता है।
Commentary
Context
Part of the Shanti Parva, this verse reflects on the cyclical nature of life, aiming to provide comfort to those facing mortality.
Meaning
This passage highlights the undying nature of the soul, offering a perspective that transcends fear associated with death, linking it closely to the eternal concept of Brahman.
Application
Such understanding encourages acceptance of life’s impermanence, fostering tranquility and deeper spiritual insight.
