Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – कषमा धृतिर अहिंसा च समता सत्यम आर्जवम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कषमा धृतिर अहिंसा च समता सत्यम आर्जवम
जञानं तयागॊ ऽथ संन्यासः सात्त्विकं वृत्तम इष्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Qualities like forgiveness, resilience, and truth are indicators of a sattvic lifestyle, essential for spiritual growth.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka outlines the attributes of a sattvic individual. It states that qualities such as forgiveness, patience, non-violence, equanimity, truthfulness, integrity, knowledge, renunciation, and asceticism are seen as hallmarks of a pure and virtuous life, conducive to spiritual progress.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सात्त्विक व्यक्ति के गुणों को बताता है। यह कहता है कि क्षमा, धैर्य, अहिंसा, समता, सत्यनिष्ठा और त्याग जैसे गुण एक पवित्र और गुणवान जीवन की पहचान हैं, जो आध्यात्मिक प्रगति के लिए लाभदायक होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This teaching appears in the Ashvamedhika Parva, focusing on the virtues essential for leading a spiritually fulfilled life.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of cultivating virtuous qualities for personal growth and advancing on the spiritual path toward enlightenment.

Application

Incorporating these virtues into everyday life can help individuals create a peaceful and productive environment that supports spiritual evolution.