Mahabharata Shanti Parva – जङ्गमानां हि सर्वेषां सथावराणां तथैव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

जङ्गमानां हि सर्वेषां सथावराणां तथैव च
आकाशं पवनॊ ऽभयेति जयॊतिस तम अनुगच्छति
तत्र तरयाणाम एकत्वं दवयं भूमौ परतिष्ठितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

All moving and stationary beings are influenced by the sky; the wind follows the light and there exists a unity in this duality on Earth.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes the interconnected nature of all beings—both moving and still—with the cosmos. It indicates that elements like wind and light play crucial roles that influence their existence, also revealing the unity between dualities on Earth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सभी जीवों की आपसी संबद्धता को उजागर करता है—चाहे वे गतिशील हों या स्थिर—और यह दिखाता है कि आकाश, वायु और प्रकाश उनके अस्तित्व को कैसे प्रभावित करते हैं। यह पृथ्वी पर द्वैत में एकता को भी प्रकट करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka, from Shanti Parva, explores the relation between elements and living beings, guiding the understanding of life’s dependence on the cosmos.

Meaning

The core message speaks to the unity of existence across various life forms, showing how they lean on elemental forces for their sustenance and existence.

Application

This perspective encourages us to respect and acknowledge our interconnectedness with nature and the universe, promoting a harmonious way of living.