Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सत्त्वेनानुप्रवेशॊ हि यॊ ऽयं तवयि कृतॊ मया

Shloka (श्लोक)

सत्त्वेनानुप्रवेशॊ हि यॊ ऽयं तवयि कृतॊ मया
किं तवापकृतं तत्र यदि मुक्तॊ ऽसि सर्वतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The essence of your being is examined in light of your actions and attitudes.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka implies that if one’s essential nature isn’t penetrated by virtue or goodness (sattva), the truth of one’s being remains obscure, questioning the sincerity of one’s liberation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सुझाव देता है कि यदि किसी की मूल प्रकृति सद्गुण या अच्छाई (सत्त्व) से प्रभावित नहीं है, तो उसकी असली प्रकृति अस्पष्ट रहती है, और यह व्यक्ति की मुक्ति की sincerity को प्रश्नांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Situated in the Shanti Parva, this verse explores the qualities that embody true liberation versus superficial acknowledgments of freedom.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes that genuine freedom requires a deep understanding of one’s inner qualities and characteristics.

Application

It teaches that true liberation isn’t merely external but is linked deeply with one’s intrinsic nature and qualities.