Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अद्भिः पराणान समालभ्य नाभिं पाणितलेन च

Shloka (श्लोक)

अद्भिः पराणान समालभ्य नाभिं पाणितलेन च
सपृशंश चैव परतिष्ठेत न चाप्य आर्द्रेण पाणिना

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should establish his life force through water, touching the navel with the hand; but not with a damp hand.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the importance of activating one’s life force through water. It emphasizes the need to touch the navel with a clean hand, suggesting that purity is necessary in spiritual practices, thereby underpinning the metaphysical connection of cleanliness and energy.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पानी के माध्यम से जीवन शक्ति को सक्रिय करने के महत्व को दर्शाता है। यह यह बताता है कि नाभि को स्वच्छ हाथ से छूना चाहिए, जो यह दर्शाता है कि आध्यात्मिक क्रियाकलापों में शुद्धता आवश्यक है, और यह शुद्धता और ऊर्जा के बीच का गहरा संबंध स्थापित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Anushasana Parva, where disciplines regarding rituals and personal purity are extensively discussed to attain higher consciousness.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is centered on the idea of maintaining purity in spiritual practices, especially concerning the activation of life energies, which are tied to the physical act.

Application

In contemporary life, embracing cleanliness and purity of intention before undertaking tasks can lead to greater effectiveness and spiritual depth in one’s endeavors, highlighting the relevance of such teachings.