Mahabharata Shanti Parva – स तु देहाद यथा देहं तयक्त्वान्यं परतिपद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तु देहाद यथा देहं तयक्त्वान्यं परतिपद्यते
तथा तं संप्रवक्ष्यामि भूतग्रामं सवकर्मजम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as the soul leaves one body for another, so does it transition through different states shaped by its actions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka draws a parallel between the shedding of a physical form and the soul’s journey, indicating that it willingly accepts new forms based on the actions performed in past lives. It implies that the essence and consequence of one’s deeds carry forward through various existences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक शारीरिक रूप को त्यागने और आत्मा के यात्रा के बीच समानता स्थापित करता है, यह इंगित करते हुए कि यह अपने पिछले जीवन में किए गए कार्यों के आधार पर नई रूपों को स्वेच्छा से स्वीकार करती है। यह बताता है कि किसी के कर्मों का सार और परिणाम विभिन्न जीवनों के माध्यम से आगे बढ़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is a part of the philosophical discourse in the Shanti Parva that explores the nature of existence and transitions between lives.

Meaning

It represents the philosophy of rebirth and karma, highlighting that actions decisively influence the nature of future incarnations.

Application

By understanding this shloka, one is encouraged to act wisely and ethically, as their current behaviors will determine their future experiences.