Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथााश्वत्थ कनीकायाम अन्तर्भूतॊ महाद्रुमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथााश्वत्थ कनीकायाम अन्तर्भूतॊ महाद्रुमः
निष्पन्नॊ दृश्यते वयक्तम अव्यक्तात संभवस तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as a giant tree is concealed within the seed, so too are unmanifest potentialities within the creation.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka uses the metaphor of a tree within a seed to illustrate the concept of potentiality in existence. It explains that everything manifested in the world has roots in the unmanifest, suggesting that the vastness of life is contained within the smallest units.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बीज में एक विशाल पेड़ को उदाहरण के रूप में उपयोग करता है, ताकि अस्तित्व में संभावितता की धारणा को स्पष्ट किया जा सके। यह बताता है कि जो कुछ भी इस दुनिया में प्रकट होता है, उसका मूल अव्यक्त में होता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि जीवन की विशालता सबसे छोटे तत्वों में निहित है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka elaborates on the philosophy of potentiality within the context of creation, prevalent in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It reflects on the underlying principles of existence, revealing how the visible world stems from unseen foundations, highlighting a deep interconnectivity.

Application

One can apply this wisdom by recognizing the potential within themselves and others, fostering growth, and understanding that great achievements often come from humble beginnings.