Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बाह्यस्पर्शेष्व असक्तात्मा विन्दत्य आत्मनि यत सुखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

बाह्यस्पर्शेष्व असक्तात्मा विन्दत्य आत्मनि यत सुखम
स बरह्मयॊगयुक्तात्मा सुखम अक्षयम अश्नुते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A self-controlled person finds joy within, unattached to external stimuli, and experiences everlasting bliss through the union with the Brahman.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates how a person who is unattached to external pleasures discovers true happiness within themselves. Such individuals, united with Brahman, achieve a state of eternal bliss devoid of reliance on temporary external experiences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि जो व्यक्ति बाहरी सुखों से अप्रसन्न रहता है, वह स्वयं के भीतर सच्चा आनंद पाता है। ऐसे लोग ब्रह्म के साथ एकता की स्थिति में पहुँचकर शाश्वत आनंद हासिल करते हैं जो तात्कालिक बाहरी अनुभवों पर निर्भर नहीं होता।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the quest for inner happiness, stressing the importance of self-control in the spiritual journey.

Meaning

It conveys the idea that independence from worldly attachments leads to profound peace and joy through connection to Brahman.

Application

In our lives, this teaching encourages us to find contentment within rather than seeking validation from external circumstances or situations.