Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नूनम एकान्तधर्मॊ ऽयं शरेष्ठॊ नारायण प्रियः

Shloka (श्लोक)

नूनम एकान्तधर्मॊ ऽयं शरेष्ठॊ नारायण प्रियः
अगत्वा गतयस तिस्रॊ यद गच्छन्त्य अव्ययं हरिम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse highlights the supreme nature of the one-pointed dharma associated with Lord Narayana.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that the one-pointed path of righteousness linked with Lord Narayana is supreme, and that without following this path, the three worldly paths lead only to the eternal form of God.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह कहता है कि भगवान नारायण के साथ जुड़ा एकांतिक धर्म सर्वोच्च है, और इस मार्ग का पालन न करने पर, तीनों सांसारिक मार्ग केवल भगवान के अव्यय स्वरूप की ओर ले जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, suggesting the significance of the unified path of righteousness for spiritual seekers after the battle.

Meaning

The primary teaching is about the importance of dedicated adherence to the supreme principles of dharma, which align individuals with the divine essence.

Application

This shloka inspires practitioners to commit to a single-minded focus on righteousness as the surest route to experiencing the divine presence.