Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तमसॊ बरह्म संभूतं तमॊ मूलम ऋतात्मकम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तमसॊ बरह्म संभूतं तमॊ मूलम ऋतात्मकम
तद विश्वभावसंज्ञान्तं पौरुषीं तनुम आस्थितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse relates to the essence of creation and the fundamental nature of existence.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka elaborates on the origin of the cosmos from the source of darkness, clarifying that this origin has innate truth and existence qualities, manifesting in various forms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि सृष्टि का स्रोत अंधकार से उत्पन्न होता है, जो सत्य और अस्तित्व की विशेषताएँ रखता है और भिन्न-भिन्न रूपों में प्रकट होता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Shanti Parva, it reflects on the philosophical underpinnings of existence.

Meaning

This verse teaches the relationship between the primal essence and the manifest universe.

Application

Understanding this motivates one to engage in self-inquiry and discover one’s true essence.