Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – बहिर आत्मान इत्य एते दीनाः कृपण वृत्तयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बहिर आत्मान इत्य एते दीनाः कृपण वृत्तयः
पराणापानाव उदानश च समानॊ वयान एव च

⚡ Quick Meaning

These individuals, caught in the external self, live in a state of misery and clinging.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka refers to those who are overly focused on their external selves, lost in their worries and possessions. The text suggests that such individuals experience a life of suffering due to their attachment to the physical aspects of existence, including life force and breath.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन लोगों का उल्लेख करता है जो अपने बाहरी स्वरूप पर अत्यधिक ध्यान केंद्रित करते हैं, अपनी चिंताओं और चीजों में खोए रहते हैं। पाठ यह सुझाव देता है कि इस प्रकार के व्यक्ति अपने अस्तित्व के भौतिक पहलुओं, जैसे जीवन शक्ति और साँस, के प्रति अपने Attachment के कारण दुखों का जीवन जीते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Part of the Ashvamedhika Parva, the verse explores existential dissatisfaction tied to material preoccupations.

Meaning

It reveals that clinging to the external world leads to a cycle of misery and unfulfilled desires.

Application

By recognizing this attachment, one can seek deeper fulfillment and move towards a more meaningful, inner-focused life.