Mahabharata Shanti Parva – खे वायुः परलयं याति मनस्य आकाशम एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

खे वायुः परलयं याति मनस्य आकाशम एव च
मनॊ हि परमं भूतं तद अव्यक्ते परलीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of the mind and its ultimate dissolution into the cosmic consciousness.

Translations

English Translation

This verse indicates that the air dissolves into the sky and similarly, the mind—which is the supreme element—ceases in the state of unmanifested existence, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of thought and consciousness in the cosmic play.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को दर्शाता है कि हवा आकाश में विलीन हो जाती है और इसी तरह, मन – जो कि सर्वोच्च तत्व है – अव्यक्त अवस्था में समाप्त हो जाता है, जो ब्रह्माण्ड के खेल में विचार और चेतना की क्षणभंगुरता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This message is part of the teachings in the Shanti Parva, focusing on the mind’s role and its integration with the universal consciousness.

Meaning

The shloka underscores the transient quality of the mind and the importance of understanding its temporary nature in relation to eternal reality.

Application

Encouraging detachment from mental fluctuations fosters stability and peace in one’s spiritual journey, aligning with the eternal truths.