Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अण्ड जातं तु बरह्माणं के चिद इच्छन्त्य अपण्डिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अण्ड जातं तु बरह्माणं के चिद इच्छन्त्य अपण्डिताः
अण्डाद भिन्नाद बभुः शैला दिशॊ ऽमभः पृथिवी दिवम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka mentions that some unwise individuals fail to realize the true potential of the Brahman manifested in the physical form.

Translations

English Translation

The verse conveys that while some ignorant individuals desire Brahman in its manifested form, they overlook the essence of unity within diversity, which leads to separateness among earthly and heavenly realms represented by mountains, directions, and the earth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जबकि कुछ अज्ञानी व्यक्तियों को बाह्य रूप में ब्रह्माणं का वरदान चाहिए, वे विविधता में एकता के सार को नजरअंदाज करते हैं, जो पृथ्वी और आकाश के जगतों, पर्वत, दिशाओं के बीच अलगाव की ओर ले जाता है।

Commentary

Context

The context of this shloka reveals a commentary on ignorance and the quest for higher knowledge, emphasizing a lack of understanding of the eternal truth connecting all.

Meaning

It showcases the folly of desiring only the tangible forms of divinity without insight into the unity underlying all creation.

Application

Seeking deeper spiritual knowledge rather than mere external expressions can enrich one’s understanding of existence and foster unity.