Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यथा हि पुरुषः शालां पुनः संप्रविशेन नवाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा हि पुरुषः शालां पुनः संप्रविशेन नवाम
एवं जीवः शरीराणि तानि तानि परपद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as a person enters a new house, the soul takes on new bodies.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka uses the analogy of a person entering a new house to convey that just as someone replaces their home, similarly, the soul transitions into new bodies throughout its journey in life, illustrating the cyclical nature of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक व्यक्ति के नए घर में प्रवेश करने के अनुप्रास का उपयोग करता है यह बताने के लिए कि जिस प्रकार कोई अपना घर बदलता है, उसी प्रकार आत्मा अपने जीवन के सफर में नए शरीरों में प्रवेश करती है, जो अस्तित्व के चक्रीय स्वभाव को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching also appears in spiritual discourses regarding the nature of life, death, and the continuity of the soul’s existence.

Meaning

This emphasizes the transient nature of the physical body, reminding us to focus on the eternal soul within.

Application

Awareness of this cycle can lead individuals to live life more fully, understanding that their true essence is beyond the physical form.