Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – यस तव आत्मरतिर एव सयाद आत्मतृप्तश च मानवः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस तव आत्मरतिर एव सयाद आत्मतृप्तश च मानवः
आत्मन्य एव च संतुष्टस तस्य कार्यं न विद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A self-satisfied person is free from desire and works without expectation.

Translations

English Translation

A person who is truly self-satisfied has no need for anything external. He is content within himself, and such individuals do not have to engage in any external work or duties, for they find fulfillment in their own being.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति वास्तव में आत्मसंतुष्ट है, उसे बाहरी किसी चीज की आवश्यकता नहीं होती। वह अपने अंदर संतोषित है, और ऐसे व्यक्ति को किसी भी बाहरी काम या कर्तव्यों में लगे रहने की आवश्यकता नहीं होती, क्योंकि वह अपने अस्तित्व में ही पूर्णता प्राप्त करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes self-contentment in the Bhishma Parva, highlighting the idea that true fulfillment comes from within.

Meaning

It suggests that material pursuits are unnecessary for those who have attained self-realization and inner peace.

Application

One can cultivate a sense of inner satisfaction that leads to a more peaceful and purposeful life, reducing the dependency on external validation.