Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – परजापतिस तत ससृजे तपसॊ ऽनते महातपाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परजापतिस तत ससृजे तपसॊ ऽनते महातपाः
शंकरस तव असृजत तात परजाः सथावरजङ्गमाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the creation of stationary and mobile beings by the supreme deities through their immense powers of austerity.

Translations

English Translation

The supreme creator, through the power of great austerity, created stationary and mobile beings. Thus, the divine entity Sankara is credited with the creation of all life forms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

महातप द्वारा सृष्टिकारक ने स्थावर और जंगम प्राणियों की रचना की। इस प्रकार, भगवान शंकर को सभी प्राणियों के सर्जन का श्रेय दिया जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set within the Anushasana Parva, which emphasizes creation, duty, and the moral order maintained by the divine.

Meaning

The essence of this verse lies in the understanding that all living beings derive their existence from the divine’s boundless strength and dedication towards creation.

Application

This shloka inspires reverence for the forces that create and sustain life and encourages humanity to appreciate the interconnectedness of all forms of existence.