Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नवद्वारं पुरं पुण्यम एतैर भावैः समन्वितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नवद्वारं पुरं पुण्यम एतैर भावैः समन्वितम
वयाप्य शेते महान आत्मा तस्मात पुरुष उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The supreme soul resides in the city of nine gates, surrounded by qualities, thus it is called a person.

Translations

English Translation

The verse describes the spiritual city characterized by nine gates, symbolizing the body, housing the great soul. This body is imbued with various attributes. It underscores that the essence of the self, which is eternal, dwells within this physical form, making it worthy of the term ‘person.’

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक नौ द्वारों से युक्त पुण्य नगर का वर्णन करता है, जो विभिन्न गुणों से समृद्ध है। इस शरीर में महान आत्मा निवास करती है। यह बताता है कि आत्मा, जो शाश्वत है, इस शारीरिक रूप में निवास करती है, और इसलिए इसे ‘पुरुष’ कहा जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, emphasizing the nature of the soul and its connection to the physical body. It teaches profound concepts about existence.

Meaning

The shloka signifies that the essence of life exists beyond mere physicality; it is the soul that truly defines a person, but it is encased within a body full of sensory experiences and attributes.

Application

This verse encourages understanding the deeper self beyond physical forms, inspiring individuals to connect with their inner essence rather than their outward appearances.