Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न पानिभ्यां न बाहुभ्यां पादॊरुभ्यां न चानघ

Shloka (श्लोक)

न पानिभ्यां न बाहुभ्यां पादॊरुभ्यां न चानघ
न गात्रावयवैर अन्यैः सपृशामि तवा नराधिप

⚡ Quick Meaning

The essence of a person cannot be touched by external means.

Translations

English Translation

This verse declares that the true nature of a person cannot be touched or influenced by any physical parts, affirming that spiritual essence transcends the physical body.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक घोषणा करता है कि किसी व्यक्ति की सच्ची प्रकृति को शारीरिक अंगों द्वारा छुआ नहीं जा सकता, यह पुष्टि करते हुए कि आध्यात्मिक तत्व शारीरिक शरीर से परे है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Shanti Parva, this shloka reinforces the distinction between the physical and the spiritual realm.

Meaning

The verse illustrates the disconnection between physicality and an individual’s spiritual essence, asserting the latter is untouched by the former.

Application

This invites deep reflection on understanding one’s identity beyond physicality, promoting a more profound realization of self.