Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अज्ञानसागरॊ घॊरॊ हय अव्यक्तॊ ऽगाध उच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

अज्ञानसागरॊ घॊरॊ हय अव्यक्तॊ ऽगाध उच्यते
अहन्य अहनि मज्जन्ति यत्र भूतानि भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The ocean of ignorance is deep and terrifying, where beings drown every day.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka metaphorically describes ignorance as a vast and frightening ocean where beings continuously drown. It serves as a reminder of the dire consequences of ignorance in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक रूपक के रूप में अविज्ञान को एक विशाल और भयावह समुद्र के रूप में वर्णित करता है, जहाँ प्राणी लगातार डूबते हैं। यह जीवन में अविज्ञान के गंभीर परिणामों की याद दिलाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in Shanti Parva, focusing on the perils of living in ignorance and the need for enlightenment.

Meaning

It signifies the importance of seeking knowledge to avoid being consumed by ignorance’s depths.

Application

Seek knowledge actively to stay afloat in life’s challenges, rather than succumbing to ignorance.