Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कामात्मकाश छन्दसि कर्मयॊगा; एभिर विमुक्तः परम अश्नुवीत

Shloka (श्लोक)

कामात्मकाश छन्दसि कर्मयॊगा; एभिर विमुक्तः परम अश्नुवीत
नानाविधे कर्म पथे सुखार्थी; नरः परवृत्तॊ न परं परयाति
परं हि तत कर्म पथाद अपेतं; निराशिषं बरह्म परं हय अवश्यम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the importance of focusing one’s actions towards the ultimate goal of liberation.

Translations

English Translation

The verse highlights how those who focus all their energies on higher desires ultimately attain liberation, suggesting that worldly pursuits are transient in nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जो लोग अपनी सारी शक्तियों को उच्चतम इच्छाओं की ओर केंद्रित करते हैं, वे अंततः मुक्ति प्राप्त करते हैं, यह दर्शाता है कि भौतिक प्रयास अस्थायी होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka addresses the duality of desire and the path leading to spiritual liberation.

Meaning

It speaks of the distinction between higher worldly desires and their driving effect toward seeking liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

Application

This guidance encourages aspirants to focus on spiritual objectives over material gains, cultivating a path of true fulfillment.