Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अभिध्या पूर्वकं जप्यं कुरुते यश च मॊहितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अभिध्या पूर्वकं जप्यं कुरुते यश च मॊहितः
यत्राभिध्यां स कुरुते तं वै निरयम ऋच्छति

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person performing rituals out of greed faces dire consequences.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka warns that individuals who perform their spiritual practices with the mindset of greed will be ensnared in the pain of hell. It highlights the importance of intention behind actions and the purity of mind required in spiritual practices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चेतावनी देता है कि जो लोग लालच के मानसिकता से अपनी आध्यात्मिक प्रथाओं का पालन करते हैं, वे नरक के दर्द में फंस जाएंगे। यह कार्यों के पीछे की मंशा और आध्यात्मिक प्रथाओं में आवश्यक मन की शुद्धता के महत्व को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is noted in the Shanti Parva, addressing the consequences of selfish intentions in spiritual practices, showing the broader picture of spiritual integrity.

Meaning

The shloka signifies that performing rituals without purifying intention not only defeats the purpose but also leads one to spiritual turmoil.

Application

It suggests the necessity of cultivating pure intentions to remain aligned with true spiritual principles and avoid suffering.