Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – आवृतं जञानम एतेन जञानिनॊ नित्यवैरिणा

Shloka (श्लोक)

आवृतं जञानम एतेन जञानिनॊ नित्यवैरिणा
कामरूपेण कौन्तेय दुष्पूरेणानलेन च

⚡ Quick Meaning

Desire constantly covers knowledge like an ever-hungry fire.

Translations

English Translation

This verse elucidates how desires act as perpetual adversaries to wisdom and understanding. They are likened to an insatiable fire that never gets quenched, constantly obscuring true knowledge from the seeker, making it essential to wrestle with one’s inner cravings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि इच्छाएँ ज्ञान के लिए सतत शत्रु की तरह कार्य करती हैं। इन्हें एक अग्नि के रूप में चित्रित किया गया है जो कभी नहीं बुझती और हमेशा सत्य ज्ञान को छिपाने में लगी रहती है, इसलिए अपनी इच्छाओं पर काबू पाना आवश्यक हो जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Bhishma Parva, emphasizing the challenges of attaining knowledge amidst the persistent nature of desires.

Meaning

It illustrates the struggle faced by individuals who wish to attain wisdom while contending with overwhelming desires that can mislead them.

Application

The message encourages individuals to cultivate discipline and mindfulness to overcome desires and access true knowledge.