Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – कर्मणा जायते जन्तुर मूर्तिमान षॊडशात्मकः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्मणा जायते जन्तुर मूर्तिमान षॊडशात्मकः
पुरुषं सृजते ऽविद्या अग्राह्यम अमृताशिनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Through action, a living being is born, possessing a sixteenfold form, created by ignorance, and is non-graspable and immortal.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reveals the importance of actions in the manifestation of life. It describes a being born through activities, consisting of sixteen components, created under the cloud of ignorance, and often elusive to grasp, embodying the essence of immortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक क्रियाओं के जीवन के प्रकट होने में महत्व को उजागर करता है। यह एक षोडशात्मक गुण वाला जीव के जन्म के बारे में बताता है, जो अज्ञानता के प्रभाव में उत्पन्न होता है और जिसे पकड़ पाना अक्सर कठिन होता है, अमरता के तत्व को धारण करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse falls within the teachings of the Ashvamedhika Parva, where natural philosophies about life creation through actions are explored.

Meaning

This shloka emphasizes that life is intricately linked to actions but often swayed by ignorance, rendering the essence of that life elusive.

Application

This prompts reflection on how our actions manifest in life, encouraging a deeper contemplation of the knowledge surrounding those actions.