Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा चानिमिषाः सथूला जालं छित्त्वा पुनर जलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा चानिमिषाः सथूला जालं छित्त्वा पुनर जलम
पराप्नुवन्ति तथा यॊगास तत पदं वीतकल्मसाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka explains how yogis, after cutting off worldly attachments, attain the pure state of existence.

Translations

English Translation

Just as the large fish, after tearing apart a net, returns to the water, so do yogis, having shed their impurities, reach the ultimate state of liberation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे बड़े मछलियाँ जाल को तोड़कर पुनः जल में जाती हैं, उसी प्रकार योगी, जो अपने कल्मष को छोड़ देते हैं, अंतिम मुक्ति की अवस्था को प्राप्त करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka from Shanti Parva showcases the transformative journey of the yogis amidst worldly distractions.

Meaning

The essence of the shloka lies in the transformative power of yoga that liberates practitioners from all attachments.

Application

Practicing yoga helps one to detach from worldly desires and attain spiritual purity, leading to ultimate liberation.