Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – शरॊत्रादीनीन्द्रियाण्य अन्ये संयमाग्निषु जुह्वति

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरॊत्रादीनीन्द्रियाण्य अन्ये संयमाग्निषु जुह्वति
शब्दादीन विषयान अन्य इन्द्रियाग्निषु जुह्वति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights that different senses can be offered as sacrifices in various forms of worship.

Translations

English Translation

While some offer their senses like hearing into the fire of control, others might offer the experiences of sound and other sense objects into the fire of their minds, demonstrating the range of sacrificial acts.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कुछ व्यक्ति अपने इंद्रियों जैसे श्रवण को संयम की अग्नि में अर्पित करते हैं, जबकि अन्य ध्वनि और अन्य विषयों के अनुभवों को अपने मन की अग्नि में अर्पित करते हैं, जो बलिदानों की श्रेणी को प्रदर्शित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes self-control through the lens of the senses and is found in the Bhishma Parva.

Meaning

It conveys the idea that controlling one’s senses serves as a powerful form of sacrifice in spiritual practice.

Application

We can practice self-discipline by reducing indulgences and focusing our senses on uplifting activities.