Mahabharata Shanti Parva – औदकाः सृष्टयश चैव जन्तवः सिद्धिम आप्नुयुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

औदकाः सृष्टयश चैव जन्तवः सिद्धिम आप्नुयुः
येषाम आत्मैव भर्तव्यॊ नान्यः कश चन विद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Water creatures and beings born from creation attain success; for them, only the self matters, and nothing else is needed.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka indicates that all beings that emerge from water or creation achieve success because they rely solely on their intrinsic self. It suggests that true fulfillment comes from within rather than relying on external factors or other entities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जल या सृष्टि से उत्पन्न सभी प्राणियों को सफलता प्राप्त होती है क्योंकि वे केवल अपनी आंतरिक आत्मा पर निर्भर होते हैं। यह सुझाव देता है कि सच्ची संतोषजनकता बाहर के कारकों या अन्य प्राणियों पर निर्भर रहने के बजाय हमारी आंतरिकता से आती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse, within the Shanti Parva, conveys a profound understanding of self-reliance and intrinsic qualities that lead to success.

Meaning

It emphasizes the concept that the inner self is the ultimate source of strength and empowerment, underscoring the spiritual independence of living beings.

Application

Recognizing the potential within ourselves encourages a journey of self-exploration and authenticity in achieving our life goals.