Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अजरः सॊ ऽमरश चैव वयक्ताव्यक्तॊपदेशवान

Shloka (श्लोक)

अजरः सॊ ऽमरश चैव वयक्ताव्यक्तॊपदेशवान
वयापकः सगुणः सूक्ष्मः सर्वभूतगुणाश्रयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The eternal and imperishable self transcends qualities while being present in everything.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates the undying and unchanging essence of the self, highlighting its omnipresence and subtlety. While it encompasses all qualities and forms, it also remains distinct and non-physical, suggesting that the true self exists beyond what can be seen or touched.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक आत्मा की शाश्वत और अविनाशी प्रकृति का वर्णन करता है, जो सभी गुणों के बीच में होती है। यह आत्मा सभी रूपों में विद्यमान है परंतु खुद एक अदृश्य और अमूर्त है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि सच्ची आत्मा केवल भौतिकता से परे है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka sheds light on the nature of the soul in relation to both the manifest and the unmanifest realms, a key theme in metaphysical thought.

Meaning

The main teaching here is that the soul or true self exists independently of physical attributes and remains eternal, reinforcing the idea that one’s identity transcends mortal qualities.

Application

It prompts individuals to seek inner wisdom and truth through self-exploration instead of being lost in external qualities, fostering a deeper understanding of life.