Mahabharata Vana Parva – भूतं भव्यं भविष्यच च यच च संख्या गतं कव चित

Shloka (श्लोक)

भूतं भव्यं भविष्यच च यच च संख्या गतं कव चित
न मे ऽसत्य अविदितं किं चित समन्ताद दशयॊजनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka refers to the vastness of the universe and the speaker’s awareness of its dimensions.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka speaks about the past, present, and future, emphasizing awareness of the infinite nature of existence. It suggests that nothing is unknown to the speaker regarding the measurements of the universe, which stretches across thousands of yojanas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अतीत, वर्तमान और भविष्य का संकेत देता है, अस्तित्व की अनंत प्रकृति के प्रति जागरूकता को उजागर करता है। यह दर्शाता है कि वे सृष्टि के माप के बारे में कुछ भी नहीं जानते, जो हजारों योजन तक फैली हुई है।

Commentary

Context

This philosophical reflection highlights the vast scope of cosmology within the Mahabharata and its implications on the understanding of life and existence.

Meaning

The shloka encapsulates the essence of awareness and knowledge about one’s universe, advocating openness to the complexities and vastness of life.

Application

It encourages us to embrace curiosity and seek knowledge about the world around us, promoting a greater understanding of our place in the universe.