Mahabharata Shanti Parva – बीजान्य अग्न्युपदग्धानि न रॊहन्ति यथा पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बीजान्य अग्न्युपदग्धानि न रॊहन्ति यथा पुनः
जञानदग्धैस तथा कलेशैर नात्मा संबध्यते पुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as seeds scorched by fire do not grow again, the self, when burnt by knowledge, does not get entangled again.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that just like seeds that have been burned by fire never sprout again, a person whose ignorance has been dispelled by knowledge does not fall back into the cyclical traps of life, retaining the clarity of understanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जैसे अग्नि से जले हुए बीज फिर से अंकुरित नहीं होते, वैसे ही ज्ञान से जलाया गया व्यक्ति जीवन के चक्रीय बंधनों में फिर से नहीं फंसता, अपनी समझ की स्पष्टता को बनाए रखते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is found in the Shanti Parva and serves to emphasize the transformative power of knowledge and its ability to free one from the cycles of existence.

Meaning

It highlights that once knowledge extinguishes ignorance, the soul is liberated from the cycle of rebirth, exemplifying the importance of wisdom.

Application

This teaching inspires individuals to pursue knowledge and spiritual growth as a means of liberation from suffering and the repetitive cycle of life.