Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दविविधानां च भूतानां जङ्गमाः परमा नृप

Shloka (श्लोक)

दविविधानां च भूतानां जङ्गमाः परमा नृप
जङ्गमानाम अपि तथा दविपदाः परमा मताः
दविपदानाम अपि तथा दविजा वै परमाः समृताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Among all beings, there are two classifications: the mobile and the stationary, each having a supreme essence attributed to them.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reflects the classification of living beings into two categories: the mobile (moving creatures) and immobile (like trees and plants), each possessing a higher essence indicative of their nature and contribution to the ecosystem.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जीवों को दो श्रेणियों में वर्गीकृत करता है: गतिशील (मांसाहारी) और स्थिर (जैसे पेड़ और पौधे), प्रत्येक की प्रकृति और पारिस्थितिकी में योगदान को दर्शाते हुए उच्च सार होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka belongs to the section discussing the diversity of life forms and their respective roles within the grand scheme of nature.

Meaning

This highlights the significance of all forms of life, emphasizing that every being, whether moving or stationary, plays a vital role in the ecosystem.

Application

Realizing the importance of all forms of life encourages respect and harmony between different species and ecosystems in nature.