Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कच चिन नॊभयविभ्रष्टश छिन्नाभ्रम इव नश्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

कच चिन नॊभयविभ्रष्टश छिन्नाभ्रम इव नश्यति
अप्रतिष्ठॊ महाबाहॊ विमूढॊ बरह्मणः पथि

⚡ Quick Meaning

Is it possible for one who has lost their way to perish like a cloud that has lost its form?

Translations

English Translation

This verse reflects a concern that those who are confused or have strayed from the path may not find their way again, akin to a cloud that has lost its shape and disappears. Krishna responds to Arjuna’s doubts regarding spiritual journeys and their complexities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस चिंता को दर्शाता है कि जो लोग भ्रमित हैं या मार्ग से भटक गए हैं, क्या उनका अंत चन्द्रहास के रूप में होगा, जो अपनी आकार खोकर गायब हो जाता है। कृष्ण अर्जुन के आध्यात्मिक यात्रा और इसकी जटिलताओं पर संदेह का उत्तर देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This question encapsulates the anxieties associated with spiritual practices, as it seeks reassurance of the continuity of spiritual progress.

Meaning

The metaphor signifies fear of losing oneself and one’s efforts in the vast expanse of spiritual seeking and confusion.

Application

Understanding that spiritual growth persists beyond apparent failures can help practitioners to continue on their path with confidence.