Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तत्र यः परमात्मा हि स नित्यं निर्गुणः समृतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तत्र यः परमात्मा हि स नित्यं निर्गुणः समृतः
स हि नारायणॊ जञेयः सर्वात्मा पुरुषॊ हि सः
न लिप्यते फलैश चापि पद्मपत्रम इवाम्भसा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse describes the eternal and formless nature of the Supreme being.

Translations

English Translation

The Supreme Being is eternal and beyond attributes; that is Narayana, known as the All-Soul. Just as the lotus leaf remains untouched by water, the Supreme is not affected by outcomes or the material world.

हिंदी अनुवाद

परमात्मा शाश्वत और गुणों से परे होता है; वही नारायण है, जिसे सर्वात्मा के रूप में जाना जाता है। जैसे कमल का पत्र जल से अप्रभावित रहता है, वैसे ही परमात्मा परिणामों या भौतिक जगत से अछूता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the unchanging essence of the Supreme amidst the material world’s transience, as elaborated in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The supreme essence is understood as immutable, emphasizing detachment from worldly results while remaining ever-present.

Application

Spiritual aspirants should strive for detachment from material outcomes and focus on the eternal nature of the Supreme within themselves.