Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – उक्तः स देवतानां हि अवध्य इति पार्थिव

Shloka (श्लोक)

उक्तः स देवतानां हि अवध्य इति पार्थिव
न च तस्येह ते मृत्युर विस्तरेण परकीर्तितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts that certain divine entities should not be harmed, reflecting on the nature of death.

Translations

English Translation

The verse declares that certain deities are considered inviolable, indicating that the underlying principles of morality and ethics govern the essence of existence, with death not being comprehensively detailed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कुछ देवताओं को हानि नहीं पहुँचाई जानी चाहिए, यह कहते हुए कि मृत्यु के तत्वों को पूरी तरह से नहीं बताया गया है, जो नैतिकता और नैतिक सिद्धांतों को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This portion of Anushasana Parva addresses the reverence of divine entities and the existential reflections regarding mortality and morality.

Meaning

It emphasizes that respect towards the divine is essential and that life and death functions are woven together with moral fibers.

Application

Encourages individuals to foster respect for divine laws and principles, as they guide humane behavior and understanding of life’s ephemeral nature.