Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कुतश चाहं कुतश च तवं तत सम्यग बरूहि यत परम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कुतश चाहं कुतश च तवं तत सम्यग बरूहि यत परम
कथं च सर्वभूतेषु समेषु दविजसत्तम
सम्यग्वृत्ता निवर्तन्ते विपरीताः कषयॊदयाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker seeks an understanding of where they stand and where the divine stands concerning the path of righteousness.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reflects a profound inquiry into the duties and positions of both the seeker and the divine with regards to the path of virtue. It discusses the movement of righteousness in the cosmos and how it relates to the universal forces of gain and loss.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक गहरे प्रश्न का प्रतिबिंब है जो धर्म के मार्ग के संदर्भ में साधक और ईश्वर के कर्तव्यों और स्थितियों की जानकारियों को जानने का प्रयास करता है। यह सृष्टि में धर्म की गति और इसे प्राप्ति और हानि के सार्वभौमिक बलों के संबंध में उल्लेख करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the discourse in Shanti Parva where the seeker desires profound insights into their journey and the universal principles affecting their path.

Meaning

It underscores the seeker’s need for clarity in their understandings of duty and order in the universe, questioning the balance of passivity and action.

Application

This encourages individuals to seek comprehensive understanding in their spiritual practices and the greater laws of existence, fostering a deeper connection to righteousness.