Mahabharata Vana Parva – जीवैर गरस्तम इदं सर्वम आकाशं पृथिवी तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

जीवैर गरस्तम इदं सर्वम आकाशं पृथिवी तथा
अविज्ञानाच च हिंसन्ति तत्र किं परतिभाति ते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse discusses the interconnectedness of all beings and the consequences of ignorance.

Translations

English Translation

This universe, including the sky and earth, is sustained by living beings. What indeed can be understood by those who act out of ignorance and harm others?

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह ब्रह्मांड, जिसमें आकाश और पृथ्वी शामिल हैं, जीवों द्वारा sustent किया जाता है। वास्तव में, जो लोग अज्ञानता से कार्य करते हैं और दूसरों को हानि पहुँचाते हैं, वे क्या समझ सकते हैं?

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects on the role of living beings in sustaining the universe and the folly of ignorance.

Meaning

It conveys that harming others stems from a lack of understanding and awareness of the broader interconnectedness.

Application

We should cultivate awareness and empathy to avoid causing harm and to understand our role within the greater universe.