Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मो ऽङगानीव सर्वशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मो ऽङगानीव सर्वशः
इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस तस्य परज्ञा परतिष्ठिता

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes a person who controls the senses like a tortoise retracting its limbs.

Translations

English Translation

A person who withdraws their senses from sense objects, similar to how a tortoise draws its limbs into its shell, is established in wisdom.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति इन्द्रियों को इन्द्रिय विषयों से खींच लेता है, जैसे कछुआ अपने अंगों को छिलके में खींचता है, वह स्थिर बुद्धि वाला समझा जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the importance of self-control and how it leads to wisdom.

Meaning

It symbolizes the practice of mastering one’s senses in pursuit of higher understanding and peace.

Application

By practicing control over our desires, we cultivate wisdom and clarity in our lives.