Mahabharata Shanti Parva – इतॊ दत्तेन जीवन्ति देवा पितृगणास तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

इतॊ दत्तेन जीवन्ति देवा पितृगणास तथा
मनुष्यॊरगरक्षांसि वयांसि पशवस तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Life is given to deities and forefathers as well as to animals.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka acknowledges that all life, be it celestial beings, ancestral spirits, or animals, is interconnected. It emphasizes the divine origin of life that transcends categories, covering all forms of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को स्वीकार करता है कि सभी जीवन, चाहे वह देवी-देवता, पूर्वज आत्माएँ या जानवर हों, आपस में जुड़े हुए हैं। यह सभी रूपों के अस्तित्व को कवर करते हुए जीवन की दिव्य उत्पत्ति पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva underlines the essence of life being a universal blessing, applying to various realms of existence.

Meaning

It encourages respect for all forms of life, advocating for compassion and coexistence among diverse beings.

Application

Fostering gratitude and respect for life encourages harmony and enhances our shared existence with the environment.