Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – मनुष्याः पितरॊ देवाः पशवॊ मृगपक्षिणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

मनुष्याः पितरॊ देवाः पशवॊ मृगपक्षिणः
यानि चान्यानि भूतानि तरसानि सथावराणि च

⚡ Quick Meaning

All beings, including humans, parents, deities, animals, and others can benefit from the practice of austerity.

Translations

English Translation

All existent beings, from humans to celestial beings, animals, and even immovable entities like trees, derive benefits from the practice of austerity. It is applicable and revered among all forms of life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी जीव-जंतु, मनुष्यों से लेकर स्वर्गीय beings, जानवरों, और यहाँ तक कि अचल वस्तुएँ जैसे वृक्ष, तपस्या के अभ्यास से लाभान्वित होते हैं। यह सभी जीवन के रूपों में लागू और सम्मानित है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka broadens the scope of tapas’ benefits, showing how its principles transcend the human level and can impact every form of life.

Meaning

The verse indicates that austerity is a universal practice beneficial not only to humans but also to divine and non-divine beings.

Application

This teaches us to adopt a holistic view of moral conduct and discipline, suggesting that every form of life holds potential for spiritual growth.