Mahabharata Shanti Parva – रजसा चाप्य अयं देही देहवाञ शब्दवच चरेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

रजसा चाप्य अयं देही देहवाञ शब्दवच चरेत
कार्यैर अव्याहत मतिर वैराग्यात परकृतौ सथितः
आ देहाद अप्रमादाच च देहान्ताद विप्रमुच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The soul, though embodied, must act with detachment to attain liberation from the physical form.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that the body may be driven by passions, but true liberation comes from acting in a detached manner. By focusing on duties without attachment, the embodied soul can transcend the limitations of the physical existence and ultimately achieve freedom.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक समझाता है कि शरीर भले ही इच्छाओं से प्रेरित हो, लेकिन सच्चा मोक्ष बिना आसक्ति के कार्य करने में है। कर्तव्यों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करके, व्यक्ति अपने शरीर की सीमाओं को पार कर सकता है और अंततः स्वतंत्रता प्राप्त कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse addresses the relationship between the body, mind, and soul in the quest for liberation.

Meaning

The verse stresses the need for active yet detached engagement in worldly duties to attain spiritual freedom.

Application

This encourages a lifestyle that balances action and non-attachment, guiding individuals towards spiritual emancipation.