Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 9172
Shloka (श्लोक)
जानन न विब्रुवन परश्नं कामात करॊधात तथा भयात
सहस्रं वारुणान पाशान आत्मनि परतिमुञ्चति
⚡ Quick Meaning
Knowing yet not answering questions out of desire, anger, or fear, one releases a thousand Varuna’s ropes upon oneself.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka articulates the devastating consequences that stem from reluctance to communicate the truth. It stresses that knowledge withheld from inquiry due to desire or fear brings upon oneself great restraints and challenges, likening the burdens to the ropes of Varuna, the deity of water.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक उन गंभीर परिणामों को स्पष्ट करता है जो सत्य बोलने की अनिच्छा से उत्पन्न होते हैं। यह जोर देता है कि इच्छा या भय के कारण पूछताछ से रोकी गई जानकारी व्यक्ति पर भारी प्रतिबंध और चुनौतियाँ लाती है, जो वरुण, जल के देवता की रस्सियों से तुलना की जाती है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse examines the psychological and spiritual repercussions of withholding truth, illustrating that avoidance of inquiry may lead to self-imposed limitations and struggles.
🧘 Meaning
It highlights the ethical implications of knowingly ignoring inquiries, encompassing a broader understanding of living authentically in line with one’s knowledge and capabilities.
🌟 Application
This shloka advocates for openness and honesty, suggesting that individuals should embrace their knowledge and engage in truthful dialogues to liberate themselves from self-imposed constraints.
