Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कस तपा अतपाः परॊक्ताः कॊ ऽसौ पुरुष उच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

कस तपा अतपाः परॊक्ताः कॊ ऽसौ पुरुष उच्यते
तपाः परकृतिर इत्य आहुर अतपा निष्कलः समृतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the nature of austerity and highlights the essence of the pure soul.

Translations

English Translation

This verse questions who truly qualifies as a person of austerity, establishing that true austerity is devoid of manifestation, whereas the essence itself is unmanifest.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह पूछता है कि वास्तव में तपस्वी कौन है, यह स्थापित करते हुए कि सच्चा तप बिना प्रकृति के होता है, जबकि आत्मा का स्वयं अव्यक्त होता है।

Commentary

Context

The discussion within Shanti Parva on austerity renders a philosophical inquiry into what it truly means to be austere.

Meaning

It implies that superficial acts of austerity do not define a true sage, but rather, it is the inner quality that matters.

Application

Realizing the essence of true austerity can inspire personal growth and a deeper connection to spirituality.