महाभारतः
mahābhārataḥ
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book-12, chapter-137, verse-6
रुतज्ञा सर्वभूतानां यथा वै जीवजीवकः ।
सर्वज्ञा सर्वधर्मज्ञा तिर्यग्योनिगतापि सा ॥६॥
सर्वज्ञा सर्वधर्मज्ञा तिर्यग्योनिगतापि सा ॥६॥
6. rutajñā sarvabhūtānāṁ yathā vai jīvajīvakaḥ ,
sarvajñā sarvadharmajñā tiryagyonigatāpi sā.
sarvajñā sarvadharmajñā tiryagyonigatāpi sā.
6.
rutajñā sarvabhūtānām yathā vai jīvajīvakaḥ
sarvajñā sarvadharmajñā tiryagyonigatā api sā
sarvajñā sarvadharmajñā tiryagyonigatā api sā
6.
sā tiryagyonigatā api yathā vai jīvajīvakaḥ
sarvabhūtānām rutajñā sarvajñā sarvadharmajñā
sarvabhūtānām rutajñā sarvajñā sarvadharmajñā
6.
Just as the Jīvajīvaka bird understands the sounds of all creatures, so too was she, even though born in an animal species, all-knowing and discerning of all natural laws (dharma).
Words meanings summery:
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- रुतज्ञा (rutajñā) - capable of understanding the sounds and cries of all beings. (knowing sounds, understanding cries)
- सर्वभूतानाम् (sarvabhūtānām) - referring to all living creatures in existence. (of all beings, of all creatures)
- यथा (yathā) - as, just as, according to
- वै (vai) - indeed, certainly, verily (an emphatic particle)
- जीवजीवकः (jīvajīvakaḥ) - A specific mythical bird, known for its ability to understand sounds. (the Jīvajīvaka bird (a legendary bird))
- सर्वज्ञा (sarvajñā) - all-knowing, omniscient
- सर्वधर्मज्ञा (sarvadharmajñā) - Possessing comprehensive knowledge of universal order and righteousness (dharma). (knowing all natural laws (dharma), discerning of all principles)
- तिर्यग्योनिगता (tiryagyonigatā) - Indicating her birth in a non-human, animal form despite her exceptional qualities. (born in an animal species, entered an animal womb)
- अपि (api) - even, although, also
- सा (sā) - Refers to the female subject of the narrative, likely the Jīvajīvaka bird or a woman reborn as one. (she, that (feminine singular))
Words meanings and morphology
रुतज्ञा (rutajñā) - capable of understanding the sounds and cries of all beings. (knowing sounds, understanding cries)
(adjective)
Nominative, feminine, singular of rutajña
rutajña - knowing sounds, understanding cries
Compound type : tatpuruṣa (ruta+jña)
- ruta – sound, cry, noise
noun (neuter)
Root: ru (class 2) - jña – knowing, wise, intelligent
adjective (masculine)
from root jñā (to know)
Root: jñā (class 9)
सर्वभूतानाम् (sarvabhūtānām) - referring to all living creatures in existence. (of all beings, of all creatures)
(noun)
Genitive, neuter, plural of sarvabhūta
sarvabhūta - all beings, all creatures
Compound type : karma-dhāraya (sarva+bhūta)
- sarva – all, every, whole
adjective (masculine) - bhūta – being, creature, element, past
noun (neuter)
Past Passive Participle
from root bhū (to be)
Root: bhū (class 1)
Note: Refers to all living creatures.
यथा (yathā) - as, just as, according to
(indeclinable)
वै (vai) - indeed, certainly, verily (an emphatic particle)
(indeclinable)
Note: Particle used for emphasis.
जीवजीवकः (jīvajīvakaḥ) - A specific mythical bird, known for its ability to understand sounds. (the Jīvajīvaka bird (a legendary bird))
(proper noun)
Nominative, masculine, singular of jīvajīvaka
jīvajīvaka - the Jīvajīvaka bird (a legendary bird, Caccatis chukor)
Note: A mythical bird known for its melodious voice and ability to discern sounds.
सर्वज्ञा (sarvajñā) - all-knowing, omniscient
(adjective)
Nominative, feminine, singular of sarvajña
sarvajña - all-knowing, omniscient
Compound type : tatpuruṣa (sarva+jña)
- sarva – all, every, whole
adjective (masculine) - jña – knowing, wise, intelligent
adjective (masculine)
from root jñā (to know)
Root: jñā (class 9)
Note: Describes the feminine subject.
सर्वधर्मज्ञा (sarvadharmajñā) - Possessing comprehensive knowledge of universal order and righteousness (dharma). (knowing all natural laws (dharma), discerning of all principles)
(adjective)
Nominative, feminine, singular of sarvadharmajña
sarvadharmajña - knowing all natural laws (dharma), discerning of all principles
Compound type : tatpuruṣa (sarva+dharma+jña)
- sarva – all, every, whole
adjective (masculine) - dharma – natural law, constitution, intrinsic nature, righteousness, duty
noun (masculine)
Root: dhṛ (class 1) - jña – knowing, wise, intelligent
adjective (masculine)
from root jñā (to know)
Root: jñā (class 9)
Note: Describes the feminine subject.
तिर्यग्योनिगता (tiryagyonigatā) - Indicating her birth in a non-human, animal form despite her exceptional qualities. (born in an animal species, entered an animal womb)
(adjective)
Nominative, feminine, singular of tiryagyonigata
tiryagyonigata - born in an animal species, descended into an animal womb
Compound type : tatpuruṣa (tiryakyoni+gata)
- tiryakyoni – animal species, brute creation
noun (feminine) - gata – gone, reached, obtained, born in
adjective (masculine)
Past Passive Participle
from root gam (to go)
Root: gam (class 1)
Note: Refers to being born as an animal.
अपि (api) - even, although, also
(indeclinable)
Note: Expresses concession, emphasizing the surprising nature of her knowledge despite her birth.
सा (sā) - Refers to the female subject of the narrative, likely the Jīvajīvaka bird or a woman reborn as one. (she, that (feminine singular))
(pronoun)
Nominative, feminine, singular of tad
tad - that, she, it
Note: Refers to the main female subject of the narrative.