Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मृन मयं शरणं यद्वन मृदैव परिलिप्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

मृन मयं शरणं यद्वन मृदैव परिलिप्यते
पार्थिवॊ ऽयं तथा देहॊ मृद विकारैर विलिप्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Everything is ultimately temporary and subject to change, just as clay takes various forms.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that the material body, like clay, undergoes transformations and ultimately returns to its original state. It emphasizes the transient nature of worldly attachments and the inevitability of change.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि भौतिक शरीर, मिट्टी के समान, विभिन्न रूपों में परिवर्तित होता है और अंततः अपनी मूल स्थिति में लौट आता है। यह भौतिक जुड़ावों की अस्थायी प्रकृति और परिवर्तन की अपरिहार्यता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, which deals with peace and the nature of existence.

Meaning

The meaning reflects on the essence of life, emphasizing that material forms are temporary and subject to change.

Application

Understanding this can help one detach from materialism and focus on the eternal soul within.