Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – महाभूतविशाखश च विशेषप्रतिशाखवान

Shloka (श्लोक)

महाभूतविशाखश च विशेषप्रतिशाखवान
सदा पर्णः सपा पुष्पः शुभाशुभफलॊदयः
आजीवः सर्वभूतानां ब्रह्म वृक्षः सनातनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the eternal nature of the universe as a great tree with branches of diverse potentials.

Translations

English Translation

This verse metaphorically portrays the universe as a great tree, where the special branches symbolize the myriad experiences of both good and bad fruits, representing eternal existence as a life source for all beings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्रह्म को एक बड़े वृक्ष के रूप में दर्शाता है, जहाँ विभिन्न अनुभवों के विशेष शाखाएँ अच्छे और बुरे दोनों फलों का प्रतीक होते हैं, जो सभी जीवों के लिए शाश्वत जीवन स्रोत का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka belongs to the Ashvamedhika Parva and deals with the philosophical imaginations of the universe’s structure.

Meaning

It symbolizes the vast, interconnected nature of existence, suggesting that all beings derive their essence from a single source; the eternal Brahman.

Application

Readers are encouraged to recognize their interconnectedness within the universe, leading to feelings of unity and compassion towards all life forms.