Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आसन्नम अग्निं तु निदाघकाले; गम्भीरकक्षे गहने विसृज्य

Shloka (श्लोक)

आसन्नम अग्निं तु निदाघकाले; गम्भीरकक्षे गहने विसृज्य
यथा वृद्धं वायुवशेन शॊचेत; कषेमं मुमुक्षुः शिशिर वयपाये

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka uses the metaphor of fire to illustrate urgency and the need for introspection.

Translations

English Translation

The verse compares the impending distress of a person who neglects their inner fire, similar to an elder lamenting in harsh winters, indicating the importance of nurturing one’s spirit and inner warmth against life’s adversities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस व्यक्ति की चिंता को दर्शाता है जो अपनी आंतरिक अग्नि को अनदेखा करता है, जैसे वृद्ध सर्दियों में शोक करते हैं, यह दिखाते हुए कि जीवन की कठिनाइयों के खिलाफ अपनी आत्मा और आंतरिक गर्मी को बढ़ावा देना कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse occurs in a discourse on the importance of spiritual resilience during difficult times in the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It highlights the necessity of sustaining one’s inner strength to navigate through challenging circumstances gracefully.

Application

In moments of adversity, individuals can reflect on their inner strengths and cultivate spiritual practices to maintain resilience.