Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परं पुराणं पुरुषं पुराणानां परं च यत

Shloka (श्लोक)

परं पुराणं पुरुषं पुराणानां परं च यत
परपद्यतस तं परमं परा भूतिर विधीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka remarks on the supreme being as the source of ultimate liberation for all.

Translations

English Translation

He is the highest person and the ultimate reality beyond all that is ancient. Those who surrender to Him achieve the highest prosperity and transcend the bonds of material existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वह सर्वोच्च व्यक्ति और प्राचीनता के परे अंतिम सत्य है। जो लोग उनकी शरण में आते हैं, वे जीवन की सबसे ऊँची समृद्धि और भौतिक अस्तित्व के बंधनों से मुक्त होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes surrender as the key to attaining the highest states of being and enlightenment.

Meaning

The meaning centers on the idea of devotion leading to liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

Application

One can implement this teaching by nurturing a genuine desire for spiritual connection and growth.