Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नास्य जातिं निसर्गं वा कथ्यमानं शृणॊमि वै

Shloka (श्लोक)

नास्य जातिं निसर्गं वा कथ्यमानं शृणॊमि वै
पितरं मातरं वापि नास्य जानाति कश चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

No one knows his lineage or innate nature, nor can anyone say about his parents.

Translations

English Translation

This verse states a mystery surrounding a being whose origin and nature are unknown. It suggests that even in conversation or acknowledgment, no one can identify his parents or understand the background, pointing to a deeper philosophical thought about identity and existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक ऐसे प्राणी के चारों ओर रहस्यमयता की व्याख्या करता है जिसका उद्भव और स्वभाव अज्ञात है। यह इंगित करता है कि बातचीत या पहचान में भी कोई उसके माता-पिता या पृष्ठभूमि को समझ नहीं पाता, जो पहचान और अस्तित्व के बारे में गहरा दार्शनिक संदर्भ प्रस्तुत करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects on existential queries about identity and the essence of beings discussed in the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It embodies the complexity of existence and the unrecognizable nature of certain entities that may inhabit our world.

Application

This serves as a reminder of humility in the face of the unknown, encouraging us to explore identities beyond societal norms and labels.