Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – पृथिव्यां यानि भूतानि सथावराणि चराणि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

पृथिव्यां यानि भूतानि सथावराणि चराणि च
तेषां पिता तवं माता च परभुः परभव एव च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka recognizes the Creator as the parent of all beings.

Translations

English Translation

The Lord is acknowledged as the father and mother of all beings, both stationary and mobile, on this earth. This verse stresses the universal parental role in the creation of all life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

भगवान को पृथ्वी पर सभी जीवों का पिता और माता माना गया है, चाहे वे स्थिर हों या चलायमान। यह श्लोक सभी जीवन के सृजन में सार्वभौमिक माता-पिता की भूमिका को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the context of Anushasana Parva, emphasizing the creator’s nurturing aspect in life.

Meaning

It highlights the interconnection of all creatures, underlining the divine paternal and maternal essence in every being.

Application

This shloka inspires compassion for all living beings and reinforces the idea of a shared origin, fostering unity.