Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – विहाय सर्वसंकल्पान बुद्ध्या शारीर मानसान
Shloka (श्लोक)
विहाय सर्वसंकल्पान बुद्ध्या शारीर मानसान
शनैर निर्वाणम आप्नॊति निरिन्धन इवानलः
⚡ Quick Meaning
The mind, when freed from all desires, gradually attains liberation like fire without fuel.
Translations
English Translation
By abandoning all resolutions, with an enlightened mind, one attains liberation gradually, similar to an unconditionally burning fire devoid of fuel. This states the essential experience in the path to spiritual awakening, emphasizing the importance of shedding desires.
हिंदी अनुवाद
सभी संकल्पों को त्याग कर, बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति टुकड़ों में मुक्ति प्राप्त करता है, जैसे बिना ईंधन के जलती हुई अग्नि। यह आध्यात्मिक जागृति के मार्ग में आवश्यक अनुभव को दर्शाता है, इच्छाओं को छोड़ने के महत्व पर जोर देते हुए।
Commentary
Context
This shloka discusses the process of spiritual liberation and compares it to a fire ceasing to burn without fuel. It indicates the power of a focused and desire-free mind.
Meaning
It implies that true liberation is achieved by overcoming desires and acquiring mental clarity. The cultivation of a pure mind leads to spiritual enlightenment.
Application
This teaching encourages practitioners to let go of attachment and cultivate a focused mind. It serves as a guiding principle for meditation and self-realization.
