Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यावद एवानतीतं मे वयः पुत्रफलाश्रितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यावद एवानतीतं मे वयः पुत्रफलाश्रितम
तावद इच्छामि पाथेयम आदातुं पारलौकिकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

As long as I am attached to my children, I desire to gain the highest teachings from beyond this world.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights an individual’s longing for spiritual knowledge while being tied to worldly responsibilities, especially concerning family. It conveys the aspiration for transcendent wisdom despite the attachments that come from personal relationships.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक व्यक्ति की आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान की आकांक्षा को दर्शाता है, जबकि वह पारिवारिक उत्तरदायित्वों से बंधा हुआ है। यह व्यक्तिगत संबंधों से आने वाले बंधनों के बावजूद, परा ज्ञान की आकांक्षा को व्यक्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching addresses the complexity of balancing worldly duties with the pursuit of higher wisdom, a common theme in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It emphasizes the duality of living a worldly life while seeking spiritual truth, highlighting the tension between attachment and enlightenment.

Application

This shloka encourages one to strive for greater spiritual understanding, even within the confines of familial commitments.