Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – नैनं शस्त्राणि विध्यन्ते न मृत्युश चास्य विद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैनं शस्त्राणि विध्यन्ते न मृत्युश चास्य विद्यते
नातः सुखतरं किं चिल लॊके कव चन विद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts the immortality of the soul, emphasizing its invincibility against weapons and death.

Translations

English Translation

This verse asserts that the soul cannot be pierced by weapons, nor does it experience death, indicating that beyond physical existence, there is a higher state of everlasting joy.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि आत्मा पर शस्त्रों का कोई प्रभाव नहीं पड़ता, और यह मृत्यु का अनुभव भी नहीं करती है। यह सीधे तौर पर यह इंगित करता है कि भौतिक अस्तित्व के परे एक स्थायी आनंद की स्थिति है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Ashvamedhika Parva, this shloka speaks directly about the eternal nature of the soul.

Meaning

It points to the idea of the soul’s immortality, emphasizing the concept of eternal bliss beyond physical existence.

Application

Understanding this teaches us to focus on spiritual growth rather than attachment to the transient material world.