Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न जायते मरियते वा कदा चिन; नायं भूत्वा भविता वा न भूयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न जायते मरियते वा कदा चिन; नायं भूत्वा भविता वा न भूयः
अजॊ नित्यः शाश्वतॊ ऽयं पुराणॊ; न हन्यते हन्यमाने शरीरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts that the soul is eternal and cannot be born or destroyed, emphasizing its unchanging nature.

Translations

English Translation

It is never born and does not die; it is beyond being or non-being. This eternal entity, which is unchanging and ancient, cannot be killed when the body meets its end.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह न कभी जन्म लेता है और न मरता है; यह न होने या होने से परे है। यह शाश्वत तत्त्व, जो परिवर्तनीय नहीं और प्राचीन है, शरीर के मरण के समय नहीं मारा जा सकता।

Commentary

Context

This verse is a profound teaching about the immortal nature of the soul, instrumental during Arjuna’s moral dilemma in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It highlights the imperishable nature of the self, encouraging understanding that our true essence is everlasting and unaffected by physical demise.

Application

By grasping this concept, individuals can cultivate a more resilient attitude toward loss and temporary setbacks in life.