Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – हविर भूता गुणाः सर्वे परविशन्त्य अग्निजं मुखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

हविर भूता गुणाः सर्वे परविशन्त्य अग्निजं मुखम
अन्तर वासम उषित्वा च जायन्ते सवासु यॊनिषु
तत्रैव च निरुध्यन्ते परलये भूतभावने

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates how all beings and qualities merge into the fire and manifest in different forms of existence.

Translations

English Translation

All beings and qualities enter into the mouth of fire; residing within, they manifest in diverse forms, and at the time of dissolution, they are absorbed back into the source.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी जीव और गुण अग्नि के मुँह में प्रवेश करते हैं; भीतर रहकर, वे विभिन्न रूपों में प्रकट होते हैं, और नाश के समय, वे फिर से स्रोत में समाहित हो जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka discusses the cyclical nature of existence and the return of all beings to their elemental origins as referenced in the Ashvamedhika Parva.

Meaning

It embodies the concept of transformation, showing how existence is both a manifestation and a reabsorption into the universe.

Application

Understanding this cycle enables individuals to reflect on the transient nature of life, fostering acceptance and detachment from materialism.