Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – भॊगैश्वर्यप्रसक्तानां तयापहृतचेतसाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

भॊगैश्वर्यप्रसक्तानां तयापहृतचेतसाम
वयवसायात्मिका बुद्धिः समाधौ न विधीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

For those attached to luxury and material wealth, their focused intellect is lost in meditation.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reflects on how excessive attachment to material pleasures and wealth can diminish one’s ability to concentrate deeply and attain meditative states, suggesting the barriers that distraction creates in spiritual practices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि भौतिक सुखों और धन के प्रति अत्यधिक लगाव व्यक्ति की ध्यान की गहरी एकाग्रता और समाधि की स्थिति को बाधित करता है, यह स्पष्ट करता है कि विकर्षण ध्यान के मार्ग में क्या रुकावट पैदा करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse belongs to the Bhishma Parva, emphasizing the importance of overcoming distractions of materialism to achieve higher states of consciousness.

Meaning

The core teaching here illustrates that true progress on the spiritual path requires letting go of excessive desires and attachments to gain clarity of mind and focus.

Application

This shloka brings attention to the need for balance and moderation, prompting individuals to evaluate their relationship with material wealth and pursue deeper inner peace.