Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न भॊक्ष्ये न च पानीयम उपयॊक्ष्ये कथं चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

न भॊक्ष्ये न च पानीयम उपयॊक्ष्ये कथं चन
शॊषयिष्ये परियान पराणान इह सथॊ ऽहं तपॊधन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse conveys a determination to neither consume food nor water until death arrives.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker declares that they will neither eat nor drink in this life, vowing to exhaust their life force in pursuit of a greater spiritual goal.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता यह घोषित करता है कि वह इस जीवन में न तो खाएगा और न ही पीएगा, जीवन शक्ति को एक महान आध्यात्मिक लक्ष्य की प्राप्ति के लिए समर्पित करने का संकल्प करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects the intense asceticism adopted by characters in the narrative, highlighting their commitment to spiritual quests.

Meaning

It signifies deep determination and commitment to higher principles over physical survival, representing a drastic choice for spiritual elevation.

Application

This teaches the value of prioritizing spiritual goals over material needs and the power of resolve in achieving them.