Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अवमेने नरान सर्वन देवान ऋषिगणांस तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

अवमेने नरान सर्वन देवान ऋषिगणांस तथा
ययातिर मूढ विज्ञानॊ विस्मयाविष्टचेतनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the bewilderment of Yayati, who was confused about the nature of men and gods.

Translations

English Translation

Confounded by the knowledge of men and the divine, Yayati, in his ignorance, was lost in wonderment, unable to comprehend the true essence of life and the celestial beings that govern it. His musings signify the quest for understanding the universe.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मनुष्यों और देवताओं के ज्ञान से विस्मित, ययाति अपने अज्ञान में, जीवन की असली भावनाओं और ब्रह्मांड के शासकों को समझने में असमर्थ थे। उनके विचार ब्रह्मांड की समझने की खोज का प्रतीक हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse illustrates Yayati’s perplexity within the narrative, highlighting his struggle to grasp profound truths about existence and divinity, relevant in the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

Yayati’s confusion reflects the human condition of seeking knowledge, where the complexity of existence often leads to existential questions about our place in the cosmos.

Application

This shloka encourages us to embrace our ignorance and continue seeking understanding, recognizing that the journey for knowledge is as valuable as the knowledge itself.