Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तम अतिक्रान्त कर्माणम अतिक्रान्त गुणक्षयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तम अतिक्रान्त कर्माणम अतिक्रान्त गुणक्षयम
बराह्मणं विषयाश्लिष्टं जरामृत्यू न विन्दतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the invulnerability of the wise Brahmana towards inevitable decay and death.

Translations

English Translation

A Brahmana who transcends actions and the deterioration of qualities, and is detached from sensory pleasures, does not succumb to old age and death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो ब्राह्मण कर्मों और गुणों के क्षय से पार हो जाता है और संवेदनाओं के सुखों से detached रहता है, वह बुढ़ापे और मृत्यु के चक्र में नहीं फंसता।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the transformative power of spiritual knowledge found in the Shanti Parva, demonstrating its liberating qualities.

Meaning

It reinforces the idea that spiritual wisdom leads to transcendence over physical limitations and fears.

Application

By pursuing spiritual growth and detachment, we can free ourselves from the anxieties of life and death.