Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नैव देवॊ न गन्धर्वॊ नासुरॊ न च राक्षसः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[षरी]नैव देवॊ न गन्धर्वॊ नासुरॊ न च राक्षसः
यॊ माम एकॊ विषहितुं शक्तः कश चित पुरंदर

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts that no celestial being can withstand the speaker’s divine authority.

Translations

English Translation

Neither gods, nor celestial beings, nor demons, nor any of the mighty creatures can challenge me; none have the might to resist my will, emphasizing the speaker’s supreme position.

हिंदी अनुवाद

न तो देवता, न कोई दिव्य प्राणी, न दैत्य, न राक्षस, किसी भी शक्तिशाली जीव का मैं सामना नहीं कर सकता; कोई भी मेरी इच्छा के सामर्थ्य को चुनौती नहीं दे सकता, जो वक्ता की सर्वोच्चता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka from the Shanti Parva underscores the invincible nature of the divine authority in the universe.

Meaning

The meaning centers on the concept of supreme power and the futility of challenging it, reminding sentient beings of their limitations.

Application

It guides individuals to cultivate respect and admiration for authority and the divine, encouraging mindfulness in their actions.