Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – केन जीवन्ति भूतानि तेषाम आयुः किम आत्मकम

Shloka (श्लोक)

केन जीवन्ति भूतानि तेषाम आयुः किम आत्मकम
किं सत्यं किं तपॊ विप्र के गुणाः सद्भिर ईरिताः
के पन्थानः शिवाः सन्ति किं सुखं किं च दुष्कृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The disciple seeks to understand how beings live and what constitutes truth.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka contains a series of questions regarding the essence of life, the nature of existence, truth, virtues, and the paths that lead to well-being and righteousness in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवन के तत्व, अस्तित्व की प्रकृति, सत्य, गुणों और जीवन के कल्याण और धर्म के मार्गों के बारे में एक श्रृंखला के प्रश्न प्रस्तुत करता है।

Commentary

Context

The inquiries in this shloka express a thirst for knowledge about the profound aspects of life, character, and morality, facilitating deeper discussions on these topics.

Meaning

It reflects the complexity of existence and encourages a pursuit of wisdom regarding life’s fundamental questions and ethical conduct.

Application

This serves as a reminder to seek knowledge about how to live a virtuous and fulfilling life, paying heed to the philosophical questions that shape our understanding of the world.