Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अथ दवादशके तस्मिन सत्त्वं नामापरॊ गुणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ दवादशके तस्मिन सत्त्वं नामापरॊ गुणः
महासत्त्वॊ ऽलपसत्त्वॊ वा जन्तुर येनानुमीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka introduces the quality of existence and its variations among individuals.

Translations

English Translation

This verse defines the thirteenth quality, referred to as existence. It considers the distinctions between great and lesser beings, drawing attention to how individuals can be understood based on their inherent qualities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अस्तित्व नामक तेरहवीं गुण को परिभाषित करता है। यह महान और कमज़ोर प्राणियों के बीच के भेद को विचार करता है, यह दिखाते हुए कि व्यक्तियों को उनके अंतर्निहित गुणों के आधार पर कैसे समझा जा सकता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse elaborates on the essence of existence and the varying degrees of quality in living beings, providing a philosophical perspective on life.

Meaning

It emphasizes that understanding existence helps categorize beings according to their attributes, further enhancing our knowledge about life.

Application

This teaching can help individuals appreciate the diversity in existence, fostering a greater empathy towards all forms of life based on their inherent qualities.