Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शेषाः सृष्टा हय अन्तवन्तॊ हय अनन्ताः; सुप्रस्थानाः कषणधर्माविशिष्टाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

शेषाः सृष्टा हय अन्तवन्तॊ हय अनन्ताः; सुप्रस्थानाः कषणधर्माविशिष्टाः
अस्मिन धर्मे सर्वधर्माः परविष्टास; तस्माद धर्मं शरेष्ठम इमं वदन्ति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka elaborates on the concept of the various dharmas in the universe.

Translations

English Translation

The verse explains that while everything in the universe may eventually perish, the essence of dharma remains eternal. It indicates that all moral principles are encapsulated in this supreme dharma, thus highlighting its utmost importance and relevance in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जबकि ब्रह्माण्ड की सभी चीजें अंततः नष्ट हो सकती हैं, धर्म का सार शाश्वत रहता है। यह संकेत करता है कि सभी नैतिक सिद्धांत इस सर्वोच्च धर्म में निहित हैं, इस प्रकार इसके अत्यधिक महत्व और प्रासंगिकता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, stressing the permanence of dharma amidst the transient nature of worldly existence.

Meaning

The essence of this verse is to underscore that dharma is the foundation of all other principles and governs every action.

Application

This verse encourages individuals to recognize the significance of dharma as a guiding force in every aspect of life.