Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न चैवम इष्यते बरह्म शरीराश्रय संभवम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न चैवम इष्यते बरह्म शरीराश्रय संभवम
न यतनसाध्यं तद बरह्म नादि मध्यं न चान्तवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The ultimate Brahman is neither born nor perishable, existing beyond temporal phases.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that the supreme Brahman cannot be confined within the physical body, nor does it undergo birth, existing ever beyond beginnings, middles, and ends. It signifies the timeless nature of Brahman.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक asserts करता है कि सर्वोच्च ब्रह्म को शारीरिक शरीर में सीमित नहीं किया जा सकता, न ही यह जन्म लेता है, जिससे यह प्रारंभ, मध्य और अंत के परे हमेशा विद्यमान रहता है। यह ब्रह्म की अमरता का संकेत करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse takes a stand on the nature of Brahman, challenging the conventional views of birth and existence.

Meaning

The verse elucidates the transcendental quality of Brahman, which is unconditioned by time and form, fostering understanding of reality.

Application

By realizing the eternal nature of Brahman, one can cultivate detachment from the material world and seek peace beyond physical existence.