Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अन्यः स पुरुषॊ ऽवयक्तस तव अध्रुवॊ धरुवा सञ्ज्ञिकः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अन्यः स पुरुषॊ ऽवयक्तस तव अध्रुवॊ धरुवा सञ्ज्ञिकः
यथा मुञ्ज इषीकायास तथैवैतद धि जायते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka signifies the transient nature of the physical form and its unchanging essence.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains how the human body is ultimately transient, likened to a reed’s stem, while its essence remains constant. Just as the reed has a form yet is ultimately impermanent, so is the physical existence of man.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि मानव शरीर अंततः क्षणभंगुर है, जिसे एक गन्ने के तने के समान होने के लिए कहा गया है, जबकि इसका सार स्थायी रहता है। जैसे गन्ने का एक रूप होता है, लेकिन वह अंततः अस्थायी होता है, वैसे ही मानव का भौतिक अस्तित्व भी है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, addressing the nature of life and existence.

Meaning

It emphasizes the distinction between the transient physical form and the eternal soul, urging one to realize their true nature.

Application

This teaching encourages a deeper understanding of life beyond physical appearances and promotes spiritual insight.