Mahabharata Shanti Parva – हतं हन्ति हतॊ हय एव यॊ नरॊ हन्ति कं चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

हतं हन्ति हतॊ हय एव यॊ नरॊ हन्ति कं चन
उभौ तौ न विजानीतॊ यश च हन्ति हतश च यः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Killing and being killed are often misunderstood.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on the nature of life and death, highlighting that those who kill and those who die are caught in a cycle of misunderstanding their true identity in the cosmic play of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवन और मृत्यु की प्रकृति पर विचार करता है, यह बताते हुए कि जो लोग हत्या करते हैं और जो मर जाते हैं, वे अस्तित्व के ब्रह्म के खेल में अपनी वास्तविक पहचान को समझने में उलझे रहते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Within the context of the Shanti Parva, this shloka addresses the philosophical complexities surrounding life and death.

Meaning

It suggests that understanding one’s true nature transcends the physical acts of killing and being killed.

Application

This encourages deeper contemplation of life’s purpose, fostering empathy and understanding towards all beings.