Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यदि परानायते वायुर वायुर एव विचेष्टते

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदि परानायते वायुर वायुर एव विचेष्टते
शवसित्य आभासते चैव तस्माज जीवॊ निरर्थकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains the concept of life being pointless if it depends solely on external factors.

Translations

English Translation

This verse states that if the air, when breathed in, does nothing more than merely function as a vessel of life, it indicates the essence of life is meaningless. The air is merely vacuous if not endowed with purpose.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि यदि वायु केवल जीवन का एक साधन है और इसमें कोई उद्देश्य नहीं है, तो जीवन का सार निरर्थक है। वायु, जब उद्देश्यविहीन हो, तो वह केवल शून्यता का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva reflects on the nature of life as influenced by external elements, emphasizing existentialism.

Meaning

It conveys that life cannot be truly lived or experienced if reliant only on transient, meaningless existence.

Application

Practicing mindfulness and seeking deeper purpose can transform the understanding of our existence from being shallow to meaningful.