Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पृथिवी वायुर आकाशम आपॊ जयॊतिश च पञ्चमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पृथिवी वायुर आकाशम आपॊ जयॊतिश च पञ्चमम
अहंकारप्रसूतानि महाभूतानि भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The five great elements of nature emerge from the ego.

Translations

English Translation

The elements of Earth, Air, Ether, Water, and Fire are produced from the ego. These great elements are referred to as Mahābhūta, which constitute the material reality in the universe. They serve as the foundational aspects of existence, reflecting the connectedness of all life forms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

पृथ्वी, वायु, आकाश, जल और अग्नि का उत्पादन अहंकार से होता है। ये महान तत्व महाभूत कहलाते हैं, जो संसार में भौतिक वास्तविकता का निर्माण करते हैं। ये सभी जीवन रूपों की आपसी संबंधिता को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the origin of the five elements, key components in the philosophical discussion of existence in the Mahabharata’s Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The shloka highlights how all material elements originate from the centralized concept of ego and directs us towards introspection of our own existence.

Application

This teaching encourages us to recognize the fundamental elements of our environment and their non-separate nature from our own identity, prompting a deeper understanding of self and universe.