Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परध्वस्ता न निवर्तन्ते निवृत्तिर नॊपलभ्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

परध्वस्ता न निवर्तन्ते निवृत्तिर नॊपलभ्यते
परत्यक्षेण परॊक्षं तद अनुमानेन सिध्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains that once one transcends worldly attachments, they cannot return, nor can they understand liberation through mere observation.

Translations

English Translation

Those who have transcended worldly illusions do not return. Liberation cannot be understood solely through theory but must be experienced directly.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो लोग सांसारिक भ्रांतियों को पार कर चुके हैं, वे वापस नहीं लौटते। मुक्ति केवल सिद्धांत के माध्यम से नहीं समझी जा सकती, बल्कि इसे सीधे अनुभव करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, underscoring the profound shift required to achieve true liberation.

Meaning

It emphasizes that genuine understanding of liberation comes from direct experience and not merely theoretical knowledge.

Application

Engaging in practices that deepen self-experience is essential for grasping the essence of liberation beyond intellectual understanding.