Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नैव संजायते जन्तुर न च जातु विपद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैव संजायते जन्तुर न च जातु विपद्यते
याति देहम अयं भुक्त्वा कदा चित परमां गतिम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts the idea that the spirit does not come into being nor does it perish; it merely transitions after death.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains that the soul neither takes birth nor dies; rather, it transitions to a higher state after leaving the physical body, highlighting the perpetual nature of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि आत्मा न तो जन्म लेती है और न ही मरती है; बल्कि, यह भौतिक शरीर का त्याग करने के बाद एक उच्च अवस्था में जाती है, जो अस्तित्व की शाश्वत प्रकृति को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka encapsulates the essence of the eternal nature of the soul as discussed in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It conveys that the spirit exists perpetually through various forms, emphasizing the continuity of life beyond physical representation.

Application

Recognizing the eternal aspect of the self can foster a sense of peace during life transitions and an understanding of the journey beyond death.