Mahabharata Shanti Parva – लॊकान नदीः समुद्रांश च दिशः शैलान वनस्पतीन

Shloka (श्लोक)

लॊकान नदीः समुद्रांश च दिशः शैलान वनस्पतीन
नरकिंनर रक्षांसि वयः पशुमृगॊरगान
अव्ययं च वययं चैव दवयं सथावरजङ्गमम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse describes the differences in the various realms of existence and the beings that inhabit them.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka outlines the multiplicity found in different realms, such as rivers, oceans, directions, mountains, and plants, along with various life forms like humans, animals, and spirits, emphasizing both the imperishable and perishable aspects of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में मौजूद विविधताओं का वर्णन करता है, जैसे नदियाँ, महासागर, दिशाएँ, पर्वत और वनस्पतियाँ, साथ ही मनुष्य, जानवर और आत्माओं जैसे विभिन्न जीवन रूपों को बताता है, जो अस्तित्व के अविनाशी और नाशवान पहलुओं पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in a philosophical discussion in the Shanti Parva about the nature of life and its distinctions among different beings and realms.

Meaning

It serves to illustrate the diverse manifestations of the divine and the concept of interconnectedness in nature, including the eternal and the transient.

Application

The lesson encourages us to appreciate all of creation, recognizing our place within a vast array of life forms that together constitute the holistic experience of existence.