Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – परकृतिं पुरुषं चैव विद्ध्य अनादी उभाव अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)

परकृतिं पुरुषं चैव विद्ध्य अनादी उभाव अपि
विकारांश च गुणांश चैव विद्धि परकृतिसंबवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka instructs to understand the eternal concepts of the material nature and the soul, along with their qualities and transformations.

Translations

English Translation

This verse asserts the distinction and connection between Prakriti (nature) and Purusha (the soul), both of which are eternal. It encourages awareness of the changes and qualities that arise from this primal interaction.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक प्रकृति (प्राकृतिक) और पुरुष (आत्मा) के बीच अंतर और संबंध को स्पष्ट करता है, जो दोनों शाश्वत हैं। यह इस प्राथमिक इंटरैक्शन से उत्पन्न परिवर्तनों और गुणों की जागरूकता को बढ़ावा देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the philosophical teachings in Bhishma Parva, focused on the nature of creation and existence.

Meaning

It helps in understanding how the spiritual and material realms interact, providing insights into human conditions and experiences within the universe.

Application

This message inspires seekers to reflect on their duality, aiming for harmony between inner spiritual nature and external material existence.