Shloka (श्लोक)
गन्धर्वनगराकारः परथमं संप्रदृश्यते
अन्वीक्ष्यमाणः कविभिः पुनर गच्छत्य अदर्शनम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the elusive nature of perception and reality.
Translations
English Translation
The form of a celestial city appears before the eyes at first, but it vanishes upon further scrutiny, drawing attention to how reality may initially allure but often escapes full understanding upon deeper examination.
हिंदी अनुवाद
एक दिव्य नगर का आकार पहले दृष्टिगत होता है, परंतु गहनता से देखने पर वह अदृश्य हो जाता है, यह दर्शाता है कि वास्तविकता पहली नजर में आकर्षक लग सकती है, लेकिन गहराई में समझने पर भक्ति से दूर हो जाती है।
Commentary
Context
This verse emphasizes the nature of reality as described in the Shanti Parva, where understanding is often conditional.
Meaning
The essence of the shloka lies in recognizing how initial perceptions can deceive and how true understanding requires deeper inquiry.
Application
This verse encourages us not to settle for superficial interpretations and to seek a more profound understanding of life’s experiences.
