Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – इदं कार्यम इदं नेति न मॊक्षेषूपदिश्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

इदं कार्यम इदं नेति न मॊक्षेषूपदिश्यते
पश्यतः शृण्वतॊ बुद्धिर आत्मनॊ येषु जायते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse addresses the distinction between actions that lead to liberation and those that do not.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka states that certain actions affirm liberation, while others do not lead to convergence with the self. It emphasizes the clarity required in discerning the right actions that foster realization, contrasting mundane with spiritual pursuits.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि कुछ कर्म मुक्ति की पुष्टि करते हैं, जबकि अन्य आत्मा के साथ एकता की ओर नहीं ले जाते हैं। यह सही कर्मों के चुनाव में आवश्यक स्पष्टता पर जोर देता है, जो वास्तविकता के साथ मेल खाता है, और सांसारिक व आध्यात्मिक प्रयासों के बीच अंतर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set within discussions of liberation and self-realization in the Ashvamedhika Parva.

Meaning

It elucidates the importance of discernment in spiritual practices for achieving liberation.

Application

Reflecting on one’s actions and their consequences can illuminate the path toward higher truths.