Mahabharata Shanti Parva – हानि भङ्गविकल्पानां नवानां संश्रयेण च

Shloka (श्लोक)

हानि भङ्गविकल्पानां नवानां संश्रयेण च
शरीराणाम अजस्याहुर हंसत्वं पारदर्शिनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains the transient nature of physical bodies and how the essence of the soul remains unchanged.

Translations

English Translation

The verse points out that despite various options and uncertainties that arise from the downfall of physical forms, the eternal nature of the Hansa or the soul remains unaffected, emphasizing the stability of spiritual realization.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि भौतिक रूपों के पतन से उत्पन्न विभिन्न विकल्पों और अनिश्चितताओं के बावजूद, हंस या आत्मा की शाश्वत प्रकृति अप्रभावित रहती है, जो आध्यात्मिक साक्षात्कार की स्थिरता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, providing philosophical clarity on the distinction between the material body and the eternal soul.

Meaning

It emphasizes the permanence of the spiritual aspect while the material is subject to change and decay.

Application

This verse encourages introspection on what truly constitutes our identity, urging individuals to focus on spiritual growth rather than material attachments.