Mahabharata Vana Parva – शरेष्ठं तद एव भूतानां बरह्म जयॊतिर उपास्महे

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरेष्ठं तद एव भूतानां बरह्म जयॊतिर उपास्महे
सजन्तुः सर्वभूतात्मा पुरुषः स सनातनः
मनॊ बुद्धिर अहंकारॊ भूतानां विषयश च सः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka extols the qualities of Brahman and the perennial human spirit.

Translations

English Translation

This verse praises the supreme light of Brahman that encompasses all beings and acknowledges the eternal nature of the self, highlighting its connection with mind, intellect, and ego as subjects of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्रह्म की श्रेष्टता को सामने लाता है और आत्मा की शाश्वतता को मान्यता देता है, मन, बुद्धि और अहंकार को अस्तित्व के विषय के रूप में उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse forms a crucial part of philosophical discourse within the Vana Parva, exploring the essence of Brahman and the self.

Meaning

It emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings with Brahman, reinforcing the importance of acknowledging our inner divine nature.

Application

This inspires mindfulness about our eternal essence, guiding us to live purposefully and harmoniously with all existence.