Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यावत संजायते किं चित सत्त्वं सथावरजङ्गमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यावत संजायते किं चित सत्त्वं सथावरजङ्गमम
कषेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञसंयॊगात तद विद्धि भरतर्षभ

⚡ Quick Meaning

As long as living beings exist, whether stationary or moving, know that they arise from the union of the field and the knower of the field.

Translations

English Translation

As long as there is any form of life, whether it be immobile like plants or mobile like animals, understand that this life is the result of the interaction between the physical body (the field) and the consciousness (the knower of the field). This shloka points to the principle of unity in diversity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब तक जीवन का कोई रूप है, चाहे वह स्थिर हो जैसे पौधे या गतिशील हो जैसे जानवर, समझो कि यह जीवन शरीर (क्षेत्र) और चेतना (क्षेत्रज्ञ) के मिलन का परिणाम है। यह श्लोक विविधता में एकता के सिद्धांत की ओर इशारा करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the deep connection between physical existence and consciousness, reminding us how intertwined life is with its source.

Meaning

The meaning emphasizes awareness of the origins of life, suggesting both the physical and metaphysical components are essential to understanding existence.

Application

This encourages individuals to reflect on their existence and seek harmony between their physical and spiritual being.