Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मृन मये भाजने पक्वे यथा वै नयस्यते दरवः

Shloka (श्लोक)

मृन मये भाजने पक्वे यथा वै नयस्यते दरवः
तथा शरीरं तपसा तप्तं विषयम अश्नुते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as a substance does not remain in a burnt pot, a refined body experiences the fruits of ascetic endeavors.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka offers a metaphor comparing the human body to a pot that, when burnt, cannot hold what it once contained. Similarly, through spiritual discipline, the physical self becomes capable of experiencing higher states of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक उपमा प्रदान करता है जिसमें मानव शरीर की तुलना एक बर्तन से की जाती है जो जलने पर वह क्या रख सकता है, यह अब नहीं रख सकता। इसी प्रकार, आत्मिक अनुशासन के माध्यम से, शारीरिक अस्तित्व उच्च स्तरों के अनुभव के योग्य बनता है।

Commentary

Context

Contextually embedded in discussions of the physical versus spiritual realms in Shanti Parva, this verse illustrates the transformative power of spiritual practices.

Meaning

It communicates that through rigorous discipline, our bodies can transcend ordinary experiences, attaining access to deeper spiritual understandings.

Application

This serves as encouragement for individuals to engage in spiritual practices, as they can refine their very being for higher spiritual experiences and consciousness.