Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सत्रीणां पुष्पं समासाद्य सूते कालेन भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

[ब] जीवॊ धर्मसमायुक्तः शीघ्रं रेतस्त्वम आगतः
सत्रीणां पुष्पं समासाद्य सूते कालेन भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The soul merges with righteousness and quickly approaches the path of liberation, akin to a flower blossoming over time.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka speaks of the soul’s alignment with Dharma (righteousness) and its swift journey towards liberation, symbolized through the natural blossoming of flowers, signifying the fruits of right actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक आत्मा के धर्म के साथ जुड़ने और मुक्ति के पथ पर तेजी से जाने की बात करता है, जिसे फूलों के प्राकृतिक खिलने के रूपक के माध्यम से दर्शाया गया है, जो सच्चे कार्यों के फल को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Anushasana Parva, this verse emphasizes the importance of aligning one’s life with virtue for personal growth and liberation.

Meaning

The comparison to flowers illustrates the beauty and inevitability of growth when following righteousness in life.

Application

By adhering to Dharma, one can experience transformation and fulfillment, akin to the natural progress of blooming flowers in the right season.