Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अनादि निधनॊ ऽनन्तः सर्वदर्शी निरामयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनादि निधनॊ ऽनन्तः सर्वदर्शी निरामयः
केवलं तव अभिमानित्वाद गुणेष्व अगुण उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The eternal, endless, all-seeing, and free from ailments, is called the formless due to your own identification with qualities.

Translations

English Translation

This verse speaks of the eternal and limitless nature of the ultimate reality, emphasizing that it is unaffected by qualities. This formless essence is often perceived as conditioned due to individual identifications and ego.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अंतिम वास्तविकता की शाश्वत और असीमित प्रकृति की बात करता है, यह बताते हुए कि यह गुणों से अयोजित है। यह अ-संकेतिक तत्व अक्सर व्यक्तियों की पहचान और अहंकार के कारण शर्तों से प्रभावित होता है।

Commentary

Context

Situated within the Shanti Parva, this verse points to the fundamental nature of existence as being beyond the physical, guiding spiritual aspirants towards introspection.

Meaning

This shloka recognizes the limitations imposed by personal perceptions and identifies the infinite reality as ultimately beyond attributes or qualities.

Application

The teaching encourages individuals to transcend personal biases and recognize their connection with the formless aspect of reality, fostering spiritual growth.