Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परजापतिर इवाक्षॊभ्यः शरीरात सृजति परजाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परजापतिर इवाक्षॊभ्यः शरीरात सृजति परजाः
अङ्गुल्य अङ्गुष्ठ मात्रेण हस्तपादेन वा तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the creation of beings as a reflection of the supreme cosmic order.

Translations

English Translation

The verse metaphorically compares the creation of beings to that of Prajapati, illustrating how life emerges from the physical body through small actions, emphasizing the vastness of creation even in minutiae.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक प्रजापति की उपमा देकर प्राणियों के निर्माण का वर्णन करता है, यह दर्शाता है कि कैसे जीवन भौतिक शरीर से छोटे कार्यों द्वारा उत्पन्न होता है, जो सूक्ष्मता में भी सृष्टि की विशालता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka connects the idea of creation with the cosmic principle of Prajapati as described in spiritual texts.

Meaning

It underscores the notion that all creation is a manifestation of a larger, more significant cosmic order.

Application

This teaching inspires respect for all life forms and a recognition of our role in the larger scheme of existence.