Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शैशिरस तु यथा धूमः सूक्ष्मः संश्रयते नभः

Shloka (श्लोक)

शैशिरस तु यथा धूमः सूक्ष्मः संश्रयते नभः
तथा देहाद विमुक्तस्य पूर्वरूपं भवत्य उत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka compares the subtlety of the soul’s release from the physical body to mist returning to the sky.

Translations

English Translation

Just as minutiae like smoke disappears into the ether, so too does the liberated soul return to its original state beyond the physical form.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे धुंआ जैसे सूक्ष्मता आकाश में समाहित हो जाती है, वैसे ही मुक्त आत्मा अपने पूर्व रूप में लौटती है जो शारीरिक रूप से परे है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka provides a profound understanding of the soul’s journey post-liberation found in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It illustrates the transient nature of the physical body versus the eternal essence of the soul.

Application

Understanding this relationship encourages detachment from the material world, fostering spiritual awareness.