Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततः परलीने सर्वस्मिन सथावरे जङ्गमे तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततः परलीने सर्वस्मिन सथावरे जङ्गमे तथा
अकाष्ठा निस्तृणा भूमिर दृश्यते कूर्मपृष्ठवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the dissolution of all entities among stationary and moving forms.

Translations

English Translation

It expresses how, upon dissolution, all forms—both the immovable and the creatures—become part of the earth, comparable to a tortoise’s shell that absorbs everything around it.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह बताता है कि, विलय के समय, सभी रूप — स्थिर और गतिशील — पृथ्वी का हिस्सा बन जाते हैं, जैसे कछुए की पीठ अपने चारों ओर की हर चीज़ को आत्मसात कर लेती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka extends the previous reflections on existence and emphasizes unity back to the earth during dissolution.

Meaning

It denotes the ultimate return of all physical forms to their primal source, asserting the interconnectedness of existence.

Application

Recognizing this connection in life can foster a sense of Zen, acceptance, and humility in our interactions with others and the world.