Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वेदाविनाशिनं नित्यं य एनम अजम अव्ययम

Shloka (श्लोक)

वेदाविनाशिनं नित्यं य एनम अजम अव्ययम
कथं स पुरुषः पार्थ कं घातयति हन्ति कम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions how one can kill the eternal soul, which is never born and impervious to destruction.

Translations

English Translation

If the soul is eternal, unchanging, and beyond birth, how can a person kill it? There is no action that can affect the eternal essence of life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि आत्मा शाश्वत है, अपरिवर्तनीय है, और जन्म से परे है, तो कोई व्यक्ति इसे कैसे मार सकता है? ऐसा कोई कार्य नहीं है जो जीवन के शाश्वत सार को प्रभावित कर सके।

Commentary

Context

This teaching serves as a reminder of the distinction between the physical body and the eternal self in the face of conflict and violence.

Meaning

It invites reflection on the deeper nature of existence, fostering a perception of life that transcends physical and temporal concerns.

Application

Understanding this helps individuals maintain equanimity in adversity and a more profound connection to their eternal self.