Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – कुतॊ वायं परश्वसिति उच्छ्वसित्य अपि वा पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कुतॊ वायं परश्वसिति उच्छ्वसित्य अपि वा पुनः
कं च देशम अधिष्ठाय तिष्ठत्य आत्मायम आत्मनि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the source and permanence of life force.

Translations

English Translation

The verse inquires into the nature of breath and life, exploring the inquiry of where one exists and how the self is sustained in consciousness and experience.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सांस और जीवन की प्रकृति के बारे में सवाल उठाता है, यह पूछते हुए कि हम कहां मौजूद हैं और कैसे आत्मा को चेतना और अनुभव में बनाए रखा जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This philosophical inquiry occurs in the Ashvamedhika Parva to stimulate thoughts on identity and existence, examining self-awareness.

Meaning

It highlights the fundamental questions of existence and consciousness, inviting deeper contemplation on life’s essence.

Application

Encouraging self-reflection on one’s own existence can lead to a more profound understanding of personal consciousness and life’s meaning.