Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पांसुभस्म करीसानां यथा वै राशयश चिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पांसुभस्म करीसानां यथा वै राशयश चिताः
सहसा वारिणा सिक्ता न यान्ति परिभावनाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as ashes on the ground do not absorb water quickly, so do scattered thoughts resist deep understanding.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka uses the metaphor of ashes that do not readily absorb water to illustrate how superficial thoughts prevent profound insights. It serves as a reminder that a cluttered mind struggles to achieve deep comprehension, similar to ashes remaining dry amidst water.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस उपमा का उपयोग करता है जिसमें राखें जल को तुरंत नहीं सोखती, यह दर्शाने के लिए कि बिखरे हुए विचार गहन समझ को रोकते हैं। यह याद दिलाता है कि एक अस्त-व्यस्त मन गहरी समझ को प्राप्त करने में कठिनाई करता है, जैसे राखें पानी के बीच सूखी रहती हैं।

Commentary

Context

From the Shanti Parva, it addresses the necessity of mental clarity for understanding profound truths.

Meaning

The verse underscores the hindrance of a cluttered mind in achieving clarity and depth in contemplation.

Application

Practitioners are encouraged to cultivate mental clarity to absorb and understand deeper teachings during meditation.