Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एवम आत्मा न जानीते कव गमिष्ये कुतॊ नव अहम

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवम आत्मा न जानीते कव गमिष्ये कुतॊ नव अहम
अन्यॊ हय अत्रान्तर आत्मास्ति यः सर्वम अनुपश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This self is not known; questioning where it will go is futile, for another self exists within.

Translations

English Translation

One may ponder about the self, its whereabouts and future, yet it remains unknown. There exists another self within that embodies knowledge of all.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कोई भी अपने आत्मा के बारे में सोच सकता है, उसकी पहचान और भविष्य के बारे में, लेकिन यह अज्ञात है। इसके भीतर एक अन्य आत्मा है जो सभी ज्ञान का आदान-प्रदान करती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka elaborates on the inherent mystery of the self, which can be elusive and multifaceted.

Meaning

It conveys the notion that while we may seek to understand ourselves, deeper truths lie hidden behind layers of ignorance.

Application

Practicing self-inquiry and understanding multiple dimensions of existence can lead to profound insights.