Mahabharata Shanti Parva – धातवः पञ्चशाखॊ ऽयं खं वायुर जयॊतिर अम्बुभूः

Shloka (श्लोक)

धातवः पञ्चशाखॊ ऽयं खं वायुर जयॊतिर अम्बुभूः
ते सवभावेन तिष्ठन्ति वियुज्यन्ते सवभावतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the elements fundamental to existence and their interrelationship.

Translations

English Translation

This entity, comprising five branches—earth, air, light, and water—exists by nature and separates into their respective essences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह पञ्च शाखाओं में विभाजित तत्व—पृथ्वी, वायु, प्रकाश, और जल—स्वभाव से विद्यमान होते हैं और अपने-अपने सार में विभाजित होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

The shloka reveals the fundamental aspects of nature and existence as taught in the philosophical discourses of the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It highlights how the universe is structured by the interplay of these essential elements and their inherent properties.

Application

Understanding these fundamental elements encourages harmony with the natural world and ignites appreciation for life’s interconnectedness.