Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – पराणेन या संभवते शरीरे; पराणाद अपानम्प्रतिपद्यते च

Shloka (श्लोक)

पराणेन या संभवते शरीरे; पराणाद अपानम्प्रतिपद्यते च
उदान भूता च विसृज्य देहं; वयानेन सर्वं दिवम आवृणॊति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the interconnectedness of breath and life, explaining how life energy operates within us and beyond.

Translations

English Translation

The essence of life emerges through breath, sustaining the body and, upon its release, encompassing all of existence within the great universe.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जीवन का सार सांस के माध्यम से प्रकट होता है, शरीर को बनाए रखता है और, इसके छोड़ने पर, सम्पूर्ण अस्तित्व को बड़े ब्रह्मांड में समाहित कर लेता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Ashvamedhika Parva and emphasizes the vital role of breath as a life force and its significance in the larger cosmos.

Meaning

The shloka conveys the idea that our life energy is not limited to our physical form but resonates within the universal fabric of existence.

Application

Through mindfulness of breath, practitioners can connect with larger life forces, reinforcing their spiritual grounding and awareness.