Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आभाति शुक्लम इव लॊहितम इव; अथॊ कृष्णम अथाञ्जनं काद्रवं वा

Shloka (श्लोक)

आभाति शुक्लम इव लॊहितम इव; अथॊ कृष्णम अथाञ्जनं काद्रवं वा
तद बराह्मणः पश्यति यॊ ऽतर विद्वान; कथंरूपं तद अमृतम अक्षरं पदम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The wise see the essence in different forms.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka speaks of the various manifestations of existence observed by the wise. They recognize the essence that transcends appearances, seeing beyond colors like white, red, or black, and grasping the eternal and imperishable nature of truth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन विभिन्न रूपों की बात करता है जो ज्ञानी देखते हैं। वे रूपों से परे देखते हैं, जैसे सफेद, लाल, या काले रंग, और सत्य के शाश्वत और अविनाशी स्वरूप को समझते हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Udyoga Parva, this verse addresses the realization of an ultimate truth that transcends physical forms, applicable universally.

Meaning

The message conveys that true wisdom lies in perceiving the essence beyond material forms—an understanding crucial for spiritual growth.

Application

One should strive to see beyond superficial differences to recognize the underlying unity in all forms of existence.