Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा कॊशान्तरं पराप्य चन्द्रम भराजते पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा कॊशान्तरं पराप्य चन्द्रम भराजते पुनः
तद्वल लिङ्गान्तरं पराप्य शरीरी भराजते पुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as the moon shines brightly when it emerges from behind clouds, the essence of the body reveals itself in deeper understanding.

Translations

English Translation

As the moon regains its brightness when it emerges from the shade, so too does the true essence of a being shine through deeper understanding. This shloka encourages the pursuit of knowledge to reveal one’s true self.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे चाँद छाँव से निकलने पर अपनी चमक फिर से प्राप्त करता है, वैसे ही एक प्राणी का वास्तविक सार गहरे समझ से प्रकट होता है। यह श्लोक ज्ञान की खोज को प्रेरित करता है ताकि व्यक्ति अपना असली स्वरूप प्रकट कर सके।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva reflects the transformational aspects of knowledge and understanding.

Meaning

It illustrates that true realization often follows a phase of obscurity and is attained through learning.

Application

This encourages us to seek truth and knowledge diligently to illuminate our lives.