Mahabharata Shanti Parva – बहवः पुरुषा बरह्मंस तवया सृष्टाः सवयम्भुवा

Shloka (श्लोक)

बहवः पुरुषा बरह्मंस तवया सृष्टाः सवयम्भुवा
सृज्यन्ते चापरे बरह्मन स चैकः पुरुषॊ विरात

⚡ Quick Meaning

Numerous beings have been created by you, O Brahman, and there are others who are likewise manifested, while the one being, the Virat, also exists.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka acknowledges that many beings are produced by the Self-born Brahman, and some are created differently, yet the universal being, the Virat, remains constant. It signifies the infinite expressions of the divine.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक स्वीकार करता है कि अनेक प्राणियों का निर्माण स्वयंभू ब्रह्म द्वारा हुआ है, और कुछ अन्य प्रकार से सृजित हुए हैं, फिर भी सार्वभौमिक प्राणी, विराट, स्थायी रहता है।

Commentary

Context

This highlights the diverse manifestations of divine creation, an essential understanding in the philosophical discussions within the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The idea conveys that while there are many forms, they all flow from the singular essence of the divine, promoting unity in diversity.

Application

This teaches that recognizing the multitude of beings as expressions of the divine encourages harmony and interconnectedness in our interactions with the world.