Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रागेण जापकॊ जप्यं कुरुते तत्र मॊहितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रागेण जापकॊ जप्यं कुरुते तत्र मॊहितः
यत्रास्य रागः पतति तत्र तत्रॊपजायते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A practitioner lost in attachment ruins their practice.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka points out that when a person engages in spiritual practices with attachment and desire, they lose the essence of true devotion. Such attachments lead to degradation in the quality of their rituals and ultimately distance them from spiritual liberation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को उजागर करता है कि जब कोई व्यक्ति लगाव और इच्छा के साथ आध्यात्मिक प्रथाओं में संलग्न होता है, तो वह सच्ची भक्ति की भावना को खो देता है। ऐसे लगाव उनके अनुष्ठानों की गुणवत्ता में ह्रास लाते हैं और अंततः उन्हें मोक्ष से दूर ले जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse describes the dangers of attachment in the framework of spirituality, showcasing how emotional entanglement can detract from genuine practices.

Meaning

It illustrates that excessive attachment can lead to distractions, rendering spiritual practices futile and unsuccessful.

Application

This serves as a valuable lesson for practitioners to cultivate detachment in their spiritual efforts for profound realization.