Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नूनं तु तस्य तपसः सावशेषं ममास्ति वै

Shloka (श्लोक)

नूनं तु तस्य तपसः सावशेषं ममास्ति वै
यद अहं परस्तुम इच्छामि भवन्तं कर्मणः फलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the effects of tapas (austerity) and the desire for its fruits in the spiritual journey.

Translations

English Translation

The sage points out that there certainly exists the residue of his austere practices, which motivates his desire to attain the fruits of actions he wishes to perform in connection with higher realms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ऋषि यह दर्शाते हैं कि निश्चित रूप से उनकी तपस्या का कुछ परिणाम है, जो उन्हें उन कर्मों के फल को प्राप्त करने की आकांक्षा करता है, जिन्हें वे उच्च क्षेत्रों से संबंधित करना चाहते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the discussion on the merits of austerity and the goal of achieving spiritual enlightenment in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It reflects the belief that spiritual practices leave a lasting impact on one’s consciousness, driving the desire for further advancement.

Application

The verse encourages seekers to practice austerity as a means to gain deeper insights and connect with their spiritual aspirations.