Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कर्मेन्द्रियाणि संयम्य य आस्ते मनसा समरन

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्मेन्द्रियाणि संयम्य य आस्ते मनसा समरन
इन्द्रियार्थान विमूढात्मा मिथ्याचारः स उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

He who restrains his senses but thinks of sensual pleasures is a hypocrite.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that someone who controls their physical senses while their mind is still fixated on sensual experiences is considered a hypocrite. True restraint requires both action and mental discipline, not merely external control.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि जो व्यक्ति अपने इंद्रियों को नियंत्रित करता है, लेकिन उसका मन भौतिक सुखों की सोच में लिप्त रहता है, वह एक hypocrite है। वास्तविक संयम के लिए शारीरिक क्रियाएँ और मानसिक अनुशासन दोनों चाहिए, न कि केवल बाहरी नियंत्रण।

Commentary

Context

This teaching from Krishna reinforces the notion that true spiritual progress involves congruence between thought and action.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is to emphasize that mere physical restraint without inner alignment does not lead to authenticity in spiritual practice.

Application

Practicing awareness of thoughts while regulating actions can lead to authentic development in one’s spiritual journey.