Mahabharata Shanti Parva – येना केन चिद आछन्नॊ येन केन चिद आशितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

येना केन चिद आछन्नॊ येन केन चिद आशितः
यत्रक्व चन शायी च तं देवा पराभमं विदुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the universal truth that the divine knows everything that is hidden and every individual’s state of being.

Translations

English Translation

Whatever hidden actions one may perform or whatever place one might reside, the divine knows the essence of all beings and their states of existence. There is no secret from the divine awareness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

व्यक्ति चाहे जो भी गुप्त कार्य करे या जहाँ भी निवास करे, देवता सभी जीवों की सार्थकता और उनकी स्थितियों को जानते हैं। दिव्य चेतना से कोई रहस्य नहीं छिपा है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva that discusses the role of divine perception in human actions and their consequences.

Meaning

It reflects the belief that the divine is omniscient, aware of all deeds, regardless of their secrecy.

Application

Understanding this shloka encourages individuals to act with integrity, knowing that their true intentions and actions are always visible to a higher power.