Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – यथा लवणम अम्भॊभिर आप्लुतं परविलीयते

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा लवणम अम्भॊभिर आप्लुतं परविलीयते
परायश्चित्त हतं पापं तथाः सद्यः परणश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as salt dissolves in water, the sin wiped away through penance disappears immediately.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys the idea that just as salt completely dissolves in water, a sinner’s guilt evaporates swiftly when true repentance is practiced. It highlights the effectiveness of atonement in spiritual practices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह सुझाव देता है कि जैसे नमक पानी में विलीन हो जाता है, वैसे ही सच्चे प्रायश्चित्त के अभ्यास से पाप का अहंकार तुरंत समाप्त हो जाता है। यह आध्यात्मिक प्रथाओं में प्रायश्चित्त की प्रभावशीलता पर प्रकाश डालता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Anushasana Parva, this verse stresses the role of penance in overcoming sin.

Meaning

The metaphor of salt demonstrates that sincere atonement can lead to immediate spiritual cleansing, effective in relinquishing past sins.

Application

This encourages individuals to embrace repentance as a powerful tool for personal transformation and moral recovery.