Mahabharata Shanti Parva – किम इष्यते धर्मभृतां वरिष्ठ; यद दरष्टुकामॊ ऽसि तम अप्रमेयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

किम इष्यते धर्मभृतां वरिष्ठ; यद दरष्टुकामॊ ऽसि तम अप्रमेयम
अनन्त मायामित सत्त्ववीर्यं; नारायणं हय आदिदेवं पुराणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka poses a rhetorical question regarding the nature of the supreme being, Narayana.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka questions what is sought by the best among those who uphold dharma when faced with the unfathomable nature of Narayana, the eternal and infinite one.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक धर्म को बनाए रखने वालों में श्रेष्ठ के द्वारा नारायण की असीम और अनन्त प्रकृति के सामने क्या मांगा गया है, यह प्रश्न करता है।

Commentary

Context

This final shloka reflects on philosophical inquiries regarding the ultimate truths presented in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It provokes contemplation about the nature of reality and our relationship with the divine.

Application

This encourages individuals to pursue spiritual knowledge, probing into the mysteries of existence.