Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – आत्मनॊ ऽरधं तु तस्याग्निर उच्यते भरतर्षभ

Shloka (श्लोक)

आत्मनॊ ऽरधं तु तस्याग्निर उच्यते भरतर्षभ
बरह्मचर्यं चरत्य एष शिवा यास्य तनुस तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the nature of self, agni, and the path of Brahmacharya.

Translations

English Translation

Half of one’s self is said to be represented by fire, O Bharatarshabha. A person who holds onto Brahmacharya is like Shiva, embodying purity and discipline.

हिंदी अनुवाद

किसी का आधा आत्मा आग के रूप में कहा जाता है, हे भरतर्षभ। जो व्यक्ति ब्रह्मचर्य का पालन करता है, वह शिव की तरह हैं, जो purity और discipline का प्रतीक हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from Anushasana Parva and focuses on self-discipline and purity.

Meaning

It suggests that aligning oneself with the essence of fire leads to spiritual growth and purity, connecting the physical and spiritual realms.

Application

Embracing restraint and fervor in spiritual practices aligns one closer to divinity and can enhance personal development.