Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मत्स्यॊ ऽनयत्वं यथाज्ञानाद उदकान नाभिमन्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

मत्स्यॊ ऽनयत्वं यथाज्ञानाद उदकान नाभिमन्यते
आत्मानं तद्वद अज्ञानाद अन्यत्वं चैव वेद्म्य अहम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the nature of self-awareness and the misunderstanding of diversity.

Translations

English Translation

The fish do not perceive themselves as different from the water they inhabit, similar to how the speaker recognizes that in ignorance, they also fail to see their true nature and unity with others.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मछलियाँ उस पानी से भिन्न नहीं दिखतीं जिसमें वे रहती हैं, उसी प्रकार बोलने वाला जानता है कि अज्ञान में, वे अपनी सच्ची प्रकृति और दूसरों के साथ एकता को भी नहीं समझते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva highlights the philosophical implications of self-identification and unity among beings.

Meaning

It invokes thought about awareness and ignorance, accentuating that true understanding leads to recognizing oneness among all life.

Application

In life, this insight can foster compassion and a sense of community by transcending superficial differences and acknowledging our shared existence.