Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सहस्रयुगपर्यन्तम अहर यद बरह्मणॊ विदुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सहस्रयुगपर्यन्तम अहर यद बरह्मणॊ विदुः
रात्रिं युगसहस्रान्तां ते ऽहॊरात्रविदॊ जनाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who know the day of Brahman, which lasts for a thousand Yugas, understand the night that follows it.

Translations

English Translation

The sages who comprehend that a day of Brahman consists of a thousand Yugas also understand that a night follows, which indicates the cyclical nature of creation and dissolution in the cosmic realm.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो ऋषि समझते हैं कि ब्रह्म का एक दिन हजार युगों का होता है, वे यह भी समझते हैं कि उसके बाद एक रात होती है, जो सृष्टि और विलय के चक्रीय स्वभाव को दर्शाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka provides insight into the vastness of time in spiritual philosophy, illustrating the grand cycles of existence that govern the universe.

Meaning

The verse instills an understanding of the immense duration of cosmic time and the repeated cycles of creation and destruction, encouraging awe of the divine process.

Application

By contemplating on cosmic cycles, individuals can cultivate patience and a greater understanding of the transient nature of material life, inviting deeper connections to the eternal.