Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – गूढॊ ऽजञानी बहिः शास्त्रं पठतां विस्वरं पदम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[नारद]गूढॊ ऽजञानी बहिः शास्त्रं पठतां विस्वरं पदम
गरीयसॊ ऽवजानातु यस ते हरति पुष्करम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the importance of wisdom and the dangers of superficial knowledge in spiritual matters.

Translations

English Translation

The verse warns that those who read scriptures without understanding the essence remain ignorant and should be aware that such superficiality dilutes true wisdom and leads to misinterpretation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चेतावनी देता है कि जो लोग शास्त्रों को बिना समर्पण के अध्ययन करते हैं, वे गूढ़ अर्थ को नहीं समझते और यह आत्मज्ञान को गलत दिशा में ले जा सकता है।

Commentary

Context

Contained in Anushasana Parva, this verse points out the pitfalls of empty scholarly pursuit devoid of true understanding.

Meaning

It encourages genuine introspection and understanding of spiritual texts rather than mere recitation, which may lead to misguidance.

Application

In contemporary life, this shloka advocates for depth in learning and understanding, urging us to seek true insight rather than surface-level knowledge.