Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कथं वैकारिकॊ गच्छेत पुरुषः पुरुषॊत्तमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[जनमेजय]
कथं वैकारिकॊ गच्छेत पुरुषः पुरुषॊत्तमम

⚡ Quick Meaning

How can a material being elevate itself to the state of the supreme person?

Translations

English Translation

This thought-provoking question poses the challenge of how a material being can transcend its limitations to achieve the status of the ultimate individual or supreme being.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह विचारणीय प्रश्न यह उठाता है कि एक भौतिक प्राणी अपने सीमाओं को पार करके सर्वोच्च व्यक्ति या परम आत्मा की स्थिति कैसे प्राप्त कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka poses an important philosophical inquiry within the context of the spiritual journey in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The meaning revolves around the quest for spiritual elevation and the struggle against material confines.

Application

This serves as a reminder for practitioners to strive for inner growth and divine realization despite earthly limitations.