Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न च मां तानि कर्माणि निबध्नन्ति धनंजय

Shloka (श्लोक)

न च मां तानि कर्माणि निबध्नन्ति धनंजय
उदासीनवद आसीनम असक्तं तेषु कर्मसु

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those actions do not bind me, O Dhananjaya; I remain unattached and indifferent to them.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reveals that the Supreme Being is unaffected by the actions performed in the world. The divine essence exists in a state of complete detachment, thus illustrating the distinction between the divine and the material realm, teaching that true liberation comes from detachment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि ईश्वर इस संसार में किए गए कार्यों से अप्रभावित हैं। दिव्य सार हमेशा पूर्ण रूप से निर्लिप्त रहता है, इस प्रकार ईश्वरीय और भौतिक क्षेत्र के बीच भेद को स्पष्ट करता है और सिखाता है कि सच्ची मुक्ति निर्लिप्तता से आती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse addresses the nature of divine action and its independence from the effects produced by worldly deeds.

Meaning

It clarifies the concept of divine non-attachment, emphasizing that liberation is achieved through understanding the essence of one’s true self.

Application

Embracing this principle encourages individuals to act selflessly, understanding that detachment from results leads to genuine freedom.