Mahabharata Shanti Parva – स वै सृजति भूतानि स एव पुरुषः परः

Shloka (श्लोक)
स वै सृजति भूतानि स एव पुरुषः परः
अजॊ जनयते बरह्मा देवर्षिपितृमानवान
⚡ Quick Meaning
Everything in existence is created by the Supreme Being, who is eternal and gives rise to all forms of life.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka highlights that the Supreme Being is the original creator of all beings and entities, which includes the divine, ancestors, and humans. It emphasizes the eternal existence of this being who brings forth creation without being affected by the cycles of life and death.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि परम पुरुष ही सभी प्राणियों और तत्वों का निर्माता है, जिसमें देव, पूर्वज और मनुष्य शामिल हैं। यह इस शाश्वत अस्तित्व को रेखांकित करता है जो सृष्टि को उत्पन्न करता है, जबकि जीवन और मृत्यु के चक्र से प्रभावित नहीं होता।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, which deals with peace and the underlying principles of creation. It reflects the philosophical ideas present in the Mahabharata regarding the nature of divinity.
Meaning
The essence of creation is attributed to a single eternal entity, which signifies unity amid diversity. It explains how various forms of life emerge from this singular source.
Application
This teaching can guide us in recognizing the interconnectedness of life and the importance of respect for all forms of existence as manifestations of the same ultimate reality.
