Mahabharata Shanti Parva – विरक्तं शॊध्यते वस्त्रं न तु कृष्णॊपसंहितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

विरक्तं शॊध्यते वस्त्रं न तु कृष्णॊपसंहितम
परयत्नेन मनुष्येन्द्र पापम एवं निबॊध मे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the distinction between superficial purity and the deeper purity that comes from understanding one’s actions.

Translations

English Translation

A person cleanses a cloth that is stained but does not associate it with the color of Krishna. Thus, O chief among men, understand that the effort is to remove sin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक व्यक्ति दागदार वस्त्र को साफ करता है लेकिन इसे कृष्ण के रंग से नहीं जोड़ता। इसलिए, ओ मनुष्यों के chief, समझो कि पाप को दूर करने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Shanti Parva where the focus is on understanding sin and its purification process.

Meaning

It emphasizes that external appearances may not reflect true righteousness or purity; one must delve deep into their intentions.

Application

In daily life, this implies the necessity of inner sincerity over mere external show of virtue.