Mahabharata Shanti Parva – असंख्याता भविष्यन्ति भिक्षवॊ लिङ्गिनस तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

असंख्याता भविष्यन्ति भिक्षवॊ लिङ्गिनस तथा
आश्रमाणां विकल्पाश च निवृत्ते ऽसमिन कृते युगे

⚡ Quick Meaning

Countless wandering practitioners will appear during this era, embracing diverse paths and options in the ashramas.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka foresees a time when numerous practitioners will emerge, each choosing different lifestyles and beliefs, reflecting a shift in spiritual practices in the evolving age.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक ऐसे समय की कल्पना करता है जब अनेक साधक उभरेंगे, प्रत्येक भिन्न जीवनशैली और विश्वासों को अपनाते हुए, जो कि बदलते युग में आध्यात्मिक प्रथाओं में बदलाव को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Included in the Shanti Parva, this shloka predicts the variations in spiritual adherence in future ages, portraying a shift toward individual choice in practices.

Meaning

It illustrates the increasing complexity of spiritual paths taken by individuals, which may lead to scattered beliefs.

Application

Encourage flexibility in spiritual practices while maintaining core values, recognizing the personal nature of faith and its expression.