Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सर्वाणि चैव भूतानि सथावराणि चराणि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वाणि चैव भूतानि सथावराणि चराणि च
नमस्यन्ति महाराज वान मनः कर्मभिर विभुम
पुरस्ताद विष्ठितः शर्वॊ ममासीत तरिदशेश्वरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

All living beings, whether stationary or mobile, worship the Supreme Being, O King, with their mind and actions.

Translations

English Translation

Every creature, both the moving and the non-moving, offers their salutations to the Lord. The Supreme Being, known as Shara, who resides before all, is the sovereign of the celestial beings. His greatness is acknowledged by all.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी जीव, चाहे वे स्थिर हों या चलंत, भगवान को प्रणाम करते हैं। शर्व, जो सभी के सामने विराजमान हैं, त्रिदशों का स्वामी है। उसकी महानता को सभी पहचानते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the reverence that all beings, both sentient and insentient, have towards the Supreme Lord. It belongs to the Anushasana Parva, which discusses the importance of acknowledging divine power.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the universal nature of divine worship, signifying that all forms of life recognize the supreme authority of God through their thoughts and actions.

Application

One can apply this shloka by fostering a sense of humility and respect towards all living beings, recognizing their spiritual connection to the divine and integrating this understanding into daily life.