Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नियमॊ हय एष धर्मेषु यतीनां शून्यवासिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

नियमॊ हय एष धर्मेषु यतीनां शून्यवासिता
शून्यम आवासयन्त्या च मया किं कस्य दूसितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The discipline of restraint is crucial in the spiritual realm.

Translations

English Translation

This verse indicates that true adherence to discipline is essential for ascetic practitioners, while questioning if one’s emptiness corrupts or contaminates that discipline.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सुझाव देता है कि सच्चे अनुशासन का पालन साधक के लिए आवश्यक है, जबकि यह प्रश्न उठाता है कि क्या किसी की शून्यता उस अनुशासन को दूषित करती है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, the verse examines the nature of ascetic practices and the implications behind maintaining discipline and internal purity.

Meaning

This reflects on how even spiritual practices can be tainted by the inner emptiness or lack of sincerity of the practitioner.

Application

It serves as a reminder to ensure that one’s spiritual endeavors are filled with genuine intention and commitment, avoiding mere external practice.