Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पादाव अध्यात्मम इत्य आहुर बराह्मणास तत्त्वदर्शिनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पादाव अध्यात्मम इत्य आहुर बराह्मणास तत्त्वदर्शिनः
अधिभूतं तु गन्तव्यं विष्णुस तत्राधिदैवतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains the spiritual significance of the feet and identifies Vishnu as the presiding deity of the gross elements.

Translations

English Translation

The verse represents the feet as symbolic of spirituality, stating that Vishnu governs the objectives of the material world, showing the divine’s relation to physicality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पैर को आध्यात्मिकता का प्रतीक बताता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि विष्णु भौतिक जगत की वस्तुओं के लिए प्रधान देवता हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of a dialogue that underscores the dual nature of elements and their spiritual significance.

Meaning

This reflects on the philosophical view of the physical aspects being deeply connected to spirituality via Vishnu.

Application

Realizing the divine aspect in mundane matters aids in appreciating the sacredness of daily life experiences.