Mahabharata Shanti Parva – त्वम अप्य एवम अपेक्षस्व मात्मना विस्मयं गमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

त्वम अप्य एवम अपेक्षस्व मात्मना विस्मयं गमः
परभवश च परभावश च नात्म संस्थः कदा चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

You too, consider thus; do not be astonished with your self; there is neither superiority nor inferiority, nor does the soul ever change.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka encourages introspection, suggesting that one should not be swayed by external circumstances that provoke astonishment. It discusses the essence of the soul’s constancy amidst apparent fluctuations in one’s life circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक आत्मचिंतन को प्रोत्साहित करता है, सुझाव देता है कि व्यक्ति को बाहरी परिस्थितियों से प्रभावित नहीं होना चाहिए जो आश्चर्य को उत्तेजित करती हैं। यह जीवन की परिस्थितियों में स्पष्ट उतार-चढ़ाव के बीच आत्मा की स्थिरता के सार्थक को विमर्श करता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse emphasizes the existential understanding that neither worldly success nor failure can diminish the innate worth of the soul.

Meaning

The shloka suggests that the perception of self can be challenged by external evaluations, but true essence remains unaltered. It’s a reminder of the eternal nature of existence beyond the material.

Application

This verse advises individuals to cultivate inner strength and clarity of thought to resist doubts and confusions stemming from external validations, fostering true self-acceptance.