Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अथ वैकॊ ऽहम एकाहम एकैकस्मिन वनस्पतौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ वैकॊ ऽहम एकाहम एकैकस्मिन वनस्पतौ
चरन भैक्ष्यं मुनिर मुण्डः कषपयिष्ये कलेवरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Alone, I wander, taking alms from a single tree, like an ascetic who renounces the body.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka captures the essence of solitary wandering in search of alms from nature, portraying an ascetic lifestyle that seeks to transcend bodily desires and attachments, focusing instead on spiritual nourishment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अकेले वन में भिक्षाटन करने वाले एक साधु के जीवन का वर्णन करता है, जो शारीरिक इच्छाओं और लगावों से परे जाने का प्रयास कर रहा है, और आत्मिक पोषण पर ध्यान केंद्रित कर रहा है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the context of discussing the life of ascetics in the Shanti Parva, focusing on detachment and spiritual pursuit.

Meaning

It reflects on the importance of self-sufficiency in one’s spiritual journey and the pursuit of enlightenment through simplicity and detachment.

Application

One can apply these teachings by embracing simplicity, letting go of material attachments, and seeking personal growth through self-reflection.