Mahabharata Mausala Parva – स केशवं यॊगयुक्तं शयानं; मृगाशङ्की लुब्धकः सायकेन

Shloka (श्लोक)

स केशवं यॊगयुक्तं शयानं; मृगाशङ्की लुब्धकः सायकेन
जराविध्यत पादतले तवरावांस; तं चाभितस तज जिघृक्षुर जगाम
अथापश्यत पुरुषं यॊगयुक्तं; पीताम्बरं लुब्धकॊ ऽनेकबाहुम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka narrates an encounter with Krishna as a yogi, amidst the pursuit of material fulfillment.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, a greedy hunter mistakenly perceives Krishna, who is absorbed in yogic practices, as prey, depicting the stark contrast between spiritual awareness and material desires, culminating in a pivotal cosmic confrontation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, एक लालची शिकारी कृष्ण को, जो योग में लीन है, शिकार के रूप में देखता है, जो आध्यात्मिक जागरूकता और भौतिक इच्छाओं के बीच के स्पष्ट विषमता को दर्शाता है, जो एक महत्वपूर्ण ब्रह्मांडीय टकराव में परिणत होता है।

Commentary

Context

Feature of Mausala Parva, capturing the paradox between Krishna’s enlightened state and the predator’s instinctive nature, emphasizing the need for awareness in life’s pursuits.

Meaning

This highlights the ever-present conflict between higher consciousness and primal urges within existence.

Application

Being aware of our internal state can guide our choices, allowing us to transcend base instincts and align more closely with our true selves.