Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अहं कर्ता च कार्यं च कारणं चापि नारद

Shloka (श्लोक)

अहं कर्ता च कार्यं च कारणं चापि नारद
अहं हि जीव संज्ञॊ वै मयि जीवः समाहितः
मैवं ते बुद्धिर अत्राभूद दृष्टॊ जीवॊ मयेति च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the duality of action and existence in relation to the divine.

Translations

English Translation

I am the doer, the action, and the cause, O Narada. Indeed, I am the essence of life itself; all living beings are absorbed in me. This realization unveils a deeper understanding where individuality merges with the universal spirit, leading to spiritual insight.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मैं ही कर्ता, कार्य और कारण हूँ, हे नारद। वास्तव में, मैं जीवन का सार हूँ; सभी जीव मुझमें समाहित हैं। यह बोध एक गहरी समझ प्रदान करता है जहाँ व्यक्तिगतता सार्वभौमिक आत्मा के साथ विलीन होती है, जो आध्यात्मिक अंतर्दृष्टि की ओर ले जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka from the Shanti Parva elucidates the intrinsic connection between the individual and the universal self.

Meaning

The scripture presents a profound philosophical identity between the concept of action and existence as part of the divine order.

Application

This understanding empowers seekers to reflect on the relationship between their actions and their connection to the greater cosmic order.