Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – परा भूतेषु दैत्येषु शक्रे तरिभुवनेश्वरे

Shloka (श्लोक)

परा भूतेषु दैत्येषु शक्रे तरिभुवनेश्वरे
परजाः समुदिताः सर्वाः सत्यधर्मपरायणाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the virtues of truth and righteousness among all beings.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the collective nature of beings and their alignment with truth and righteousness in the presence of divine forces. It suggests that all entities, whether divine or otherwise, share the inherent principles of honesty and virtue in their existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सभी प्राणियों और देवी-देवताओं के बीच सत्य और धर्म के गुणों पर जोर देता है। यह इस बात की पुष्टि करता है कि सभी प्राणी, चाहे वे देवत्व के हों या अन्य, अपने अस्तित्व में ईमानदारी और गुणों को साझा करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is presented in the Anushasana Parva, where divine discussions of morality and ethics take place among celestial beings.

Meaning

The verse insinuates that all beings are ultimately bound by the principles of dharma and truth, transcending divisions of rank or nature.

Application

In daily life, this encourages individuals to uphold truthfulness and righteousness, recognizing these as universal values shared by all living entities.