Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ते चेत सर्वे परमानं वै परमानं तन न विद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

ते चेत सर्वे परमानं वै परमानं तन न विद्यते
परमाने चाप्रमाने च विरुद्धे शास्त्रता कुतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the concept of certainty and evidence in dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that if everyone agrees on a particular truth, one must question the validity of differing opinions. It raises concerns about the reliability of scriptures if contradictions arise within them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह सुझाव देता है कि यदि सभी एक विशेष सत्य पर सहमत हैं, तो भिन्न विचारों की वैधता पर सवाल उठाना चाहिए। यह शास्त्रों की विश्वसनीयता पर चिंता बढ़ाता है यदि उनके भीतर विरोधाभास उत्पन्न होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, reflecting the complexities of interpreting scriptural teachings amid conflicting perspectives.

Meaning

It emphasizes the need for coherence and consistency in spiritual teachings, encouraging deeper inquiry into conflicting interpretations of dharma.

Application

This teaching inspires critical thinking regarding moral and ethical truths, urging individuals to seek clarity when facing contradictions in religious doctrines.