Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – कृशाशाः सुव्रताशाश च तपसा दग्धकिल्बिषाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृशाशाः सुव्रताशाश च तपसा दग्धकिल्बिषाः
आत्मन्य आत्मानम आवेश्य ब्रह्माणं समुपासते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who are disciplined through penance worship the Supreme with their whole self.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka speaks to individuals who, through severe penance and commitment, embody their spirituality. This suggests that true worship lies in the full immersion of the self into the divine essence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन व्यक्तियों के बारे में है जो कठिन तपस्या और समर्पण के माध्यम से अपनी आत्मा को आत्मिक बनाते हैं। यह सुझाव देता है कि असली पूजा तब होती है जब व्यक्ति अपनी सम्पूर्णता में divine तत्व में लिपट जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears within the Ashvamedhika Parva, emphasizing the importance of discipline and self-dedication in spiritual practices.

Meaning

The essence is that true worship transcends rituals; it is about embodying the divine through disciplined actions and deep internal commitment.

Application

This shloka encourages one to engage in sincere spiritual practices that integrate body, mind, and spirit in order to attain deeper spiritual realization and connection to the divine.