Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – देही नित्यम अवध्यॊ ऽयं देहे सर्वस्य भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

देही नित्यम अवध्यॊ ऽयं देहे सर्वस्य भारत
तस्मात सर्वाणि भूतानि न तवं शॊचितुम अर्हसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse asserts the eternal nature of the soul which cannot be harmed.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka presents the idea that the soul is eternal and cannot be killed or harmed in any way. Hence, one should not be consumed by grief for the mortals, as they are merely vessels for the eternal spirit.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह विचार प्रस्तुत करता है कि आत्मा शाश्वत है और किसी भी तरह से मारी या क्षति नहीं पहुँचाई जा सकती। इसलिए, किसी भी जीव पर दुख में नहीं रहना चाहिए, क्योंकि वे केवल शाश्वत आत्मा के लिए शरीर हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is found in Bhishma Parva, where Bhishma advises Arjuna, emphasizing the eternal spirit in the face of physical loss during the struggle of war.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates the distinction between the body and the soul, promoting understanding that the true essence persists beyond physicality.

Application

It encourages individuals to focus on the spiritual aspects of existence and to accept loss as part of the cycle of life, nurturing resilience in facing grief.