Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न वै मूर्ति परदानेन न जम्बुक शतैर अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)

न वै मूर्ति परदानेन न जम्बुक शतैर अपि
शक्यॊ जीवयितुं हय एष बालॊ वर्षशतैर अपि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains that no material offering can revive a being, no matter the number of promises.

Translations

English Translation

No idol or material offering is capable of bestowing life, nor can even a multitude of statements do so. A mere child’s body, regardless of age, cannot be returned to life through such means, underlining the limitations of materialistic beliefs.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कोई मूर्ति या भौतिक चक्र कर्म जीवन नहीं दे सकता है, न ही ये दर्जनों बातें कर सकती हैं। किसी बच्चे का शरीर, चाहे वह किसी भी उम्र का हो, ऐसे साधनों से जीवन में वापस नहीं लाया जा सकता, जो भौतिक विश्वासों की सीमाओं को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects philosophical insights about the nature of life and the limits of rituals or physical objects in the Shanti Parva, emphasizing spiritual value over materialistic offerings.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes that true life cannot be resurrected using materialistic or superficial means. It urges deeper reflection on the essence of existence beyond mere physical form.

Application

This perspective encourages a search for more profound spiritual understanding rather than relying solely on rituals, leading to a more meaningful engagement with life.