Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अशुद्ध एव शुद्धात्मा तादृग भवति पार्थिव

Shloka (श्लोक)

अशुद्ध एव शुद्धात्मा तादृग भवति पार्थिव
अबुद्ध सेवनाच चापि बुद्धॊ ऽपय अबुधतां वरजेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person is considered pure who has not associated with the ignorant and unwise.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that a person is deemed pure even if they are within a worldly atmosphere, provided they avoid interactions with the ignorant. Knowledge and discernment play a vital role in maintaining one’s purity amidst worldly distractions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि व्यक्ति तब भी शुद्ध माना जाता है जब वह भौतिक वातावरण में हो, बशर्ते वह अज्ञानियों से संबंधों से बचता है। ज्ञान और विवेक व्यक्ति की शुद्धता बनाए रखने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is taken from the Shanti Parva of Mahabharata, reflecting on the characteristics of purity in the context of social interactions.

Meaning

It indicates that one’s internal purity is independent of external influences, stressing the importance of wisdom over ignorance.

Application

One can apply this teaching to avoid negative influences in daily life, emphasizing the need for mindful relationships and interactions.