Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कृत्स्नम एतावतस तात कषरते वयक्तसंज्ञकम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृत्स्नम एतावतस तात कषरते वयक्तसंज्ञकम
अहन्य अहनि भूतात्मा ततः कषर इति समृतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of the transient nature of life and the physical body.

Translations

English Translation

This verse articulates that the physical form is perishable and subject to change, reiterating that the essence of life persists beyond this changing form, imparting wisdom about the nature of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि शारीरिक रूप नाशवान और परिवर्तनशील है, यह दोहराते हुए कि जीवन का सार इस बदलते रूप से परे बना रहता है, अस्तित्व की प्रकृति के बारे में ज्ञान प्रदान करता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching is found in the Shanti Parva, engaging with the philosophical understanding of life and impermanence.

Meaning

The verse highlights the wisdom of recognizing that while the body may perish, the underlying self remains eternal and unchanging.

Application

By focusing on this teaching, one can cultivate resilience in the face of life’s changes, comprehending the eternal nature of the soul.