Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अव्यक्तं पुरुषे बरह्मन निष्क्रिये संप्रलीयते

Shloka (श्लोक)

अव्यक्तं पुरुषे बरह्मन निष्क्रिये संप्रलीयते
नास्ति तस्मात परतरं पुरुषाद वै सनातनात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the unmanifest Brahman, emphasizing its ultimate, transcendental nature.

Translations

English Translation

This verse teaches that the unmanifested aspect of Brahman, which is beyond all action, merges into that very Brahman, indicating there is nothing superior to the eternal purusha (soul), highlighting the ultimate reality of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सिखाता है कि ब्रह्म का अव्यक्त पक्ष, जो सभी क्रियाओं से परे है, उसी ब्रह्म में विलीन हो जाता है, यह दिखाते हुए कि शाश्वत पुरुष (आत्मा) से श्रेष्ठ कुछ भी नहीं है, अस्तित्व की अंतिम वास्तविकता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

The context revolves around deep philosophical insights offered in Shanti Parva, where the nature of existence and the self is discussed.

Meaning

This verse helps us grasp the profound nature of the ultimate reality, leading towards an understanding of our true essence beyond physicality.

Application

Contemplating this shloka inspires seekers to strive for realization of the eternal self that transcends all forms and phenomena.