Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गतिर भर्ता परभुः साक्षी निवासः शरणं सुहृत

Shloka (श्लोक)

गतिर भर्ता परभुः साक्षी निवासः शरणं सुहृत
परभवः परलयः सथानं निधानं बीजम अव्ययम

⚡ Quick Meaning

I am the ultimate goal, the sustainer, the witness, the abode, the refuge, the friend, the creator, the destroyer, the support, the inexhaustible seed.

Translations

English Translation

I signify the ultimate destination and the supporter of all beings. I am the witness to all actions, the refuge in times of trouble, and the bond of friendship. I encompass creation and destruction, providing an eternal foundation for existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मैं सभी प्राणियों का अंतिम लक्ष्य और सहारा हूँ। मैं सभी कार्यों का साक्षी, संकट के समय में शरण और मित्रता का बंधन हूँ। मैं सृष्टि और विनाशी हूँ, जो अस्तित्व के लिए शाश्वत आधार प्रदान करता हूँ।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the essential roles that the Divine plays in creation and human experience.

Meaning

It portrays the Divine as an eternal presence, vital to the cycle of life, encompassing both creation and destruction.

Application

Understanding the dual nature of life encourages us to embrace both beginnings and endings, fostering peace within ourselves.