Mahabharata Vana Parva – आनुपूर्व्या विनश्यन्ति जायन्ते चानुपूर्वशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

आनुपूर्व्या विनश्यन्ति जायन्ते चानुपूर्वशः
तत्र तत्र हि दृश्यन्ते धातवः पाञ्चभौतिकाः
यैर आवृतम इदं सर्वं जगत सथावरजङ्गमम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Things that arise and perish in a sequence can be seen everywhere in the five elements that pervade the entire universe.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the cyclical nature of creation and destruction. It explains that phenomena arise and dissolve in a continuous cycle, manifested through the five basic elements that compose all entities in the universe, both stationary and moving.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सृष्टि और विनाश के चक्रीय स्वरूप को रेखांकित करता है। यह बताता है कि सभी घटनाएं एक निरंतर चक्र में उत्पन्न होती हैं और समाप्त होती हैं, जो पांच मूल तत्वों के माध्यम से प्रकट होती हैं, जो सभी जीवों को घेरती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse also appears in the Vana Parva, focusing on the concept of the material world and its fundamental elements, highlighting the transient nature of existence.

Meaning

It serves to remind one of the interconnectedness of existence and how everything is influenced by the elements, reinforcing the temporal nature of life.

Application

This understanding can help cultivate a perspective of acceptance towards change and impermanence, fostering resilience in everyday challenges.