Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न सवाध्यायैस तपॊभिर वा यज्ञैर वा कुरुनन्दन

Shloka (श्लोक)

न सवाध्यायैस तपॊभिर वा यज्ञैर वा कुरुनन्दन
लभते ऽवयक्तसंस्थानं जञात्वाव्यक्तं महीपते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka articulates that mere study or sacrifices do not ensure the realization of the ultimate truth.

Translations

English Translation

O Kurunandana, without comprehending the essence of the unmanifested, no amount of study, penance, or rituals grants one access to the ultimate state of existence, which is free from forms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे कुरुनन्दन, अप्रकट के सार को समझे बिना, अध्ययन, तप या यज्ञ का कोई भी मात्रा अंतिम अस्तित्व की अवस्था, जो आकृतियों से मुक्त है, तक पहुँच प्रदान नहीं करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka serves as a reminder in Shanti Parva that external practices must be complemented by genuine understanding for spiritual liberation.

Meaning

The essence is that true realization transcends practices and emphasizes knowledge over mere rituals.

Application

One should engage in both study and self-inquiry, focusing on understanding rather than just performing rituals for genuine spiritual progress.