Mahabharata Shanti Parva – उदके बहवः पराणाः पृथिव्यां च फलेषु च

Shloka (श्लोक)

उदके बहवः पराणाः पृथिव्यां च फलेषु च
न च कश चिन न तान हन्ति किम अन्यत पराणयापनात

⚡ Quick Meaning

In water, on land, and in fruits, many beings thrive without being harmed.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates that numerous beings exist in various forms and places of the Earth, and none are harmed by natural processes, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the interconnectedness of all beings in sustaining life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि पृथ्वी के विभिन्न रूपों और स्थानों पर अनेक प्राणी विद्यमान हैं, और प्राकृतिक प्रक्रियाओं द्वारा कोई भी हानि नहीं पहुंचाई जाती, जो जीवन की पवित्रता और सभी प्राणियों की परस्पर निर्भरता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva speaks to the resilience of life and its diverse expressions within the natural order.

Meaning

It conveys a message of coexistence and respect for life in all its forms, advocating a balance in the ecosystem.

Application

Promoting awareness of ecological balance can help protect all forms of life and sustain the environment we share.