Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यदा तव आज्ञापयत्य अन्यांस तदास्यॊक्ता सवतन्त्रता

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदा तव आज्ञापयत्य अन्यांस तदास्यॊक्ता सवतन्त्रता
अवशः कार्यते तत्र तस्मिंस तस्मिन गुणे सथितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes how true independence is compromised when one is bound by orders from others.

Translations

English Translation

The verse articulates that when someone is commanded by another, their autonomy fades. It suggests that independence is not merely superficial but requires substantive freedom from external authority.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जब कोई व्यक्ति दूसरे की आज्ञा का पालन करता है, तो उसकी स्वतंत्रता कम होती है। यह सुझाव देता है कि असल स्वतंत्रता केवल बाहरी अधिकारों से मुक्ति के साथ होती है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching from Shanti Parva examines the complexities of authority and independence.

Meaning

The shloka indicates that genuine freedom is unattainable if one is subject to external orders or commands.

Application

It encourages individuals to seek autonomy by reducing dependency on others’ directives in decision-making processes.