Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – नॊदक कलिन्नगात्रस तु सनात इत्य अभिधीयते

Shloka (श्लोक)

नॊदक कलिन्नगात्रस तु सनात इत्य अभिधीयते
स सनातॊ यॊ दमस्नातः स बाह्याभ्यन्तरः शुचिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

True cleanliness is both external and internal, transcending mere physical purification.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that physical cleanliness must go hand in hand with inner purity. Better than external cleanliness alone is the one who has mastered self-control and attains purification of both body and spirit.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि शारीरिक शुद्धता के साथ-साथ आंतरिक शुद्धता भी आवश्यक है। केवल बाहरी शुद्धता से बेहतर वह है जिसने आत्म-नियंत्रण हासिल किया है और शरीर और आत्मा दोनों की शुद्धता को प्राप्त किया है।

Commentary

Context

This verse encapsulates the importance of recognizing the holistic nature of cleanliness in spiritual discourse within the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

Genuine spiritual practice entails harmonizing physical and mental purity, creating a complete state of cleanliness.

Application

Striving for both physical and mental cleanliness can enhance one’s overall well-being and spiritual health.