Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – देवं चराचरात्मानं शरीवत्साङ्कं सुवर्चसम

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवं चराचरात्मानं शरीवत्साङ्कं सुवर्चसम
पद्मनाभं न जानाति तम आहुस तामसं जनाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka suggests that people who fail to recognize the Supreme Being, who lives in all beings, are considered ignorant.

Translations

English Translation

The verse indicates that those who do not perceive the Supreme Lord residing within all beings, who embodies radiance and is the source of creation, are termed ignorant and fail to appreciate His omnipresence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जो लोग सभी जीवों के भीतर वास करने वाले परमात्मा को नहीं पहचानते, मानों वह केवल एक सामान्य व्यक्ति हैं, वे अज्ञानी माने जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from Bhishma Parva focuses on the concept of divine omnipresence and understanding the true nature of the Supreme.

Meaning

It underscores the need for spiritual awareness to recognize the divine essence in all life forms.

Application

Encourages individuals to develop mindfulness about the divine presence in everyone, fostering compassion and connectivity in interactions.