Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यथा रुरुः शृङ्गम अथॊ पुराणं; हित्वा तवचं वाप्य उरगॊ यथावत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा रुरुः शृङ्गम अथॊ पुराणं; हित्वा तवचं वाप्य उरगॊ यथावत
विहाय गच्छत्य अनवेक्षमाणस; तथा विमुक्तॊ विजहाति दुःखम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Like a serpent shedding its skin, the liberated being casts off pain and restriction.

Translations

English Translation

Just as a snake sheds its old skin without looking back, the liberated one moves forward, discarding all suffering without hesitation. This action reflects the innate ability to break free from the trappings and limitations of corporeal existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे एक साँप अपनी पुरानी त्वचा को बिना पीछे देखे त्यागता है, वैसा ही मुक्त व्यक्ति बिना हिचक के सभी दुखों को छोड़कर आगे बढ़ता है। यह क्रिया शारीरिक अस्तित्व की जंजीरों और सीमाओं से मुक्त होने की स्वाभाविक क्षमता को दर्शाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the spirit of letting go, emphasizing the importance of releasing past limitations and fears in the pursuit of liberation.

Meaning

It emphasizes that true freedom comes with the discarding of all that binds and restricts, urging us to embrace transformative change.

Application

This teaching encourages us to actively release our burdens and past attachments, similar to the shedding of skin, allowing for spiritual growth and liberation.