Mahabharata Shanti Parva – भूतग्राम शरीरेषु नश्यत्सु न विनश्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

भूतग्राम शरीरेषु नश्यत्सु न विनश्यति
अजॊ नित्यः शाश्वतश च निर्गुणॊ निष्कलस तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

The eternal soul is imperishable, even amidst the decay of physical forms.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that while bodies may perish and undergo change, the eternal soul remains unaffected, unchanging, and beyond all qualities, representing the true nature of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जबकि शरीर नष्ट हो सकते हैं और बदलते हैं, वहां शाश्वत आत्मा परभावित नहीं होती, यह गुणों से परे है और अस्तित्व का सच्चा स्वरूप है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching from the Shanti Parva articulates the core philosophical beliefs regarding the nature of the soul and mortality.

Meaning

It reinforces the understanding of life’s transient nature in contrast to the permanence of the soul.

Application

Realizing the soul’s eternality offers comfort against fears of mortality, promoting a deeper connection to the essence of life.