Shloka (श्लोक)
पूर्वदेवौ महात्मानौ नरनारायणाव उभौ
एकात्मानौ दविधा भूतौ दृश्येते मानवैर भुवि
⚡ Quick Meaning
This verse points to the eternal truth of divine forms manifesting as the two great beings, Narayana and Nar, which humans perceive as separate.
Translations
English Translation
The former divine beings, both of great soul, Narayana and Nar, are viewed by humans as two distinct entities, but in reality, they are manifestations of a single essence.
हिंदी अनुवाद
पूर्व के देवों, नर-नारायण, को महात्मा समझकर, मनुष्य उन्हें इस संसार में दो अलग-अलग रूपों में देखते हैं, जबकि वे एक ही आत्मा का प्रतिबिंब हैं।
Commentary
Context
This shloka appears in the Drona Parva and illustrates the philosophical concepts of unified consciousness amid apparent duality.
Meaning
It conveys the profound truth that apparent separateness is an illusion, and divine essence is ultimately one.
Application
This verse encourages us to recognize the unity in diversity, inspiring acceptance and harmony among differing perspectives.
