Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा च कश चित परशुं गृहीत्वा; धूमं न पश्येज जवलनं च काष्ठे

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा च कश चित परशुं गृहीत्वा; धूमं न पश्येज जवलनं च काष्ठे
तद्वच छरीरॊदर पानि पादं; छित्त्वा न पश्यन्ति ततॊ यद अन्यत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the blindness to the consequences of cutting oneself off from the body and actions.

Translations

English Translation

Just as someone holding a hatchet might not notice the smoke or fire from the wood, similarly, when someone cuts their ties to their body, they fail to see the reality of their situation. This speaks to an ignorance of one’s actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे जो कोई एक कुल्हाड़ी पकड़ता है, वह लकड़ी से निकलने वाले धुएं या आग को नहीं देखता है, ठीक उसी प्रकार, जब कोई अपने शरीर से अपने संबंधों को काटता है, तो वह अपनी स्थिति की वास्तविकता को नहीं देखता। यह अपने कर्मों की अज्ञानता की बात करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and accountability for one’s actions within the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It represents how detachment from one’s physical reality can lead to an inability to grasp the consequences of actions.

Application

This encourages individuals to remain connected to their choices and be mindful of their impact on reality.