Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – कामं करॊधं च लॊभं च यॊ जित्वा तीर्थम आवसेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

कामं करॊधं च लॊभं च यॊ जित्वा तीर्थम आवसेत
न तेन किं चिन न पराप्तं तीर्थाभिगमनाद भवेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person who conquers desires, anger, and greed achieves true sanctity without depending on pilgrimage.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka teaches that overcoming base emotions like desire, anger, and greed is more important than undertaking pilgrimages. A mind that conquers these negative traits is a true sanctuary, free from dependence on external locations for purity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सिखाता है कि इच्छाओं, क्रोध, और लालच जैसे निम्न भावनाओं पर विजय प्राप्त करना तीर्थ यात्रा करने से कहीं अधिक महत्वपूर्ण है। जो मन इन नकारात्मक गुणों पर विजय प्राप्त करता है, वह एक सच्चा पवित्र स्थान है, बाहरी स्थलों पर निर्भरता से मुक्त है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching from Anushasana Parva emphasizes inner transformation over mere physical pilgrimage.

Meaning

The essence stresses the importance of self-mastery as a true form of spirituality, indicating that inner peace is vital for sanctity.

Application

This encourages individuals to focus on personal character refinement rather than relying solely on external practices for spiritual growth.