Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शमशाने तस्य चावासॊ गॊमायॊः संमतॊ ऽभवत

Shloka (श्लोक)

शमशाने तस्य चावासॊ गॊमायॊः संमतॊ ऽभवत
जन्म भूम्यनुरॊधाच च नान्यद वासम अरॊचयत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka signifies the preference for living in a natural state.

Translations

English Translation

The verse describes a being who, established in a humble abode near a cremation ground, finds comfort in natural simplicity and rejects other forms of living.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक प्राणी का वर्णन करता है, जो शमशान के निकट एक साधारण निवास में बसता है, प्राकृतिक सरलता में सुकून पाता है और अन्य जीवन शर्तों को अस्वीकार करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, speaking to the detachment from worldly attachments and finding peace in simplicity.

Meaning

It illustrates the value of understanding life’s impermanence and choosing a path of simplicity over materialism.

Application

Embracing simplicity can lead to a more fulfilling life, fostering inner peace amidst external chaos.