Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ऊर्ध्वं गतेर अधस्तात तु चन्द्रादित्यौ न दृश्यतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ऊर्ध्वं गतेर अधस्तात तु चन्द्रादित्यौ न दृश्यतः
तत्र देवाः सवयं दीप्ता भास्वराश चाग्निवर्चसः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains the transcendental position of the sun and moon beyond ordinary observation.

Translations

English Translation

In the realm above and below, the sun and moon cannot be seen; only the resplendent divine beings shine, indicating higher realities that exist beyond perceptible limits of the material world.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ऊपर और नीचे के क्षेत्र में सूर्य और चंद्रमा नहीं देखे जा सकते; केवल प्रकाशमान दिव्य प्राणियों की चमक है, जो यह दर्शाते हैं कि भौतिक जगत की सीमाओं से परे उच्चतर वास्तविकताएँ विद्यमान हैं।

Commentary

Context

From the Shanti Parva, this verse elaborates on the higher realms and the divine light surpassing mere physical forms.

Meaning

It illustrates the limitations of human perception and the need to look beyond what is visible to grasp the divine truth.

Application

This inspires individuals to seek higher spiritual truths beyond the material world, recognizing the unseen divinity.