Mahabharata Shanti Parva – समिधाम उपयॊगान्ते सन्न एवाग्निर न दृश्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

समिधाम उपयॊगान्ते सन्न एवाग्निर न दृश्यते
आकाशानुगतत्वाद धि दुर्ग्रहः स निराश्रहः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Fire is not visible except when fuel is available, signifying the subtle nature of existence that can often evade perception.

Translations

English Translation

This verse states that fire is only apparent when there is fuel present; without it, its essence is elusive. This serves as a metaphor for the deeper aspects of life that may go unnoticed without proper conditions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अग्नि केवल तभी दिखाई देती है जब ईंधन उपलब्ध हो; इसके बिना, इसकी उपस्थिति धुंधली हो जाती है। यह जीवन के गहरे पहलुओं की उपमा है जो सही परिस्थितियों के बिना अदृश्य रह जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Included in the Shanti Parva, this shloka reflects on how existence manifests and the conditions required for understanding life’s deeper meanings.

Meaning

It encourages contemplation on the subtlety of existence and the importance of awareness in recognizing profound truths.

Application

This understanding inspires an ongoing search for truth and understanding in our lives, reminding us that deeper realities may require deeper inquiry.