Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सवर्गम एवाभिकाङ्क्षन्ते न च सवर्गस तव ऋते मखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[पशवश च मनुष्याश च दरुमाश चौषधिभिः सह]सवर्गम एवाभिकाङ्क्षन्ते न च सवर्गस तव ऋते मखम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the aspirations of all beings towards heaven through sacrifice.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that all creatures, including animals, humans, and plants, yearn for the heavenly realm, indicating a universal desire for higher existence fostered through sacrificial offerings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि सभी जीव, जैसे पशु, मनुष्य और पौधे, स्वर्ग की ओर आकांक्षी होते हैं, जो बलिदान के द्वारा उच्चतम अस्तित्व की सार्वभौमिक इच्छा को इंगित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is a part of the Shanti Parva and reveals the universal quest of beings for transcendence.

Meaning

It emphasizes the aspiration for a divine realm that transcends ordinary life, available through Yajna.

Application

Recognizing universal aspirations can inspire individuals to contribute to collective harmony through acts of selflessness and service.