Mahabharata Shanti Parva – वयॊ ऽतीतॊ जरामृत्यू जित्वा बरह्म सनातनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

वयॊ ऽतीतॊ जरामृत्यू जित्वा बरह्म सनातनम
अमृतं तद अवाप्नॊति यत तद अक्षरम अव्ययम

⚡ Quick Meaning

By conquering old age and death, one attains the eternal Brahman and achieves immortality.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the transcendence over aging and death through spiritual knowledge. It suggests that by overcoming these temporal issues, one can attain the everlasting essence of Brahman, ultimately leading to immortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उम्र और मृत्यु पर काबू पाने के माध्यम से आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान का महत्व बताता है। यह दर्शाता है कि इन अस्थायी समस्याओं को पार करके, कोई ब्रह्म के शाश्वत तत्त्व को प्राप्त कर सकता है, जो अंततः अमरता की ओर ले जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Shanti Parva, which discusses the importance of spiritual knowledge and the quest for immortality in human existence.

Meaning

The essence of the shloka lies in understanding that the physical body is temporary, whereas the soul or Brahman is eternal and unchangeable.

Application

This verse encourages individuals to seek spiritual wisdom as a means to transcend the cycles of life and death, ultimately leading to liberation.