Mahabharata Stri Parva – गृहाण्य एव हि मर्त्यानाम आहुर देहानि पण्डिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

गृहाण्य एव हि मर्त्यानाम आहुर देहानि पण्डिताः
कालेन विनियुज्यन्ते सत्त्वम एकं तु शॊभनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Scholars say that bodies are temporary homes for souls, which shine uniquely.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka suggests that human bodies are transient shelters for the eternal soul, which retains its distinct essence. It implies that while the physical form may perish, the true self endures.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि मानव शरीर आत्मा के लिए अस्थायी आश्रय हैं, जो अपनी विशिष्टता बनाए रखती है। इसका तात्पर्य है कि जबकि शारीरिक रूप नष्ट हो सकता है, सत्य आत्मा सदैव विद्यमान रहती है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching emerges from the Stri Parva, fostering an understanding of the duality between body and soul.

Meaning

It emphasizes the significance of nurturing the spirit rather than fixating solely on the physical form.

Application

This verse encourages the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment over material concerns, guiding personal growth.