Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एकं शास्तारम आसाद्य शब्देनैकेन संस्कृताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एकं शास्तारम आसाद्य शब्देनैकेन संस्कृताः
नाना वयवसिताः सर्वे सर्पदेवर्षिदानवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

All beings, originating from a single source of instruction, demonstrate diverse forms and actions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses that despite deriving from a singular authoritative teaching, various beings manifest in numerous forms and express diverse actions. It emphasizes the unity of origin and the diversity of expression among creatures.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह व्यक्त करता है कि एकमात्र प्राधिकृत शिक्षण से उत्पन्न होते हुए, भिन्न-भिन्न प्राणियों के रूप और क्रियाएं विविध होती हैं। यह प्राणियों के स्रोत की एकता और उनके अभिव्यक्ति की विविधता पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

Here, the focus is on acknowledging the common teachings that influence a wide variety of beings, even as they express their individuality.

Meaning

It signifies that while there is a collective wisdom, individual expressions can vary vastly, influenced by personal choices.

Application

This encourages the acknowledgment of common values while embracing the uniqueness in our actions.