Mahabharata Shanti Parva – समाहितं कषणं किं चिद धयानवर्त्मनि तिष्ठति

Shloka (श्लोक)

समाहितं कषणं किं चिद धयानवर्त्मनि तिष्ठति
पुनर वायुपथं भरान्तं मनॊ भवति वायुवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The mind, when focused for a moment in meditation, can again wander like the flowing wind.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes how even a momentary state of concentration in meditation is often followed by the mind drifting away, akin to the unpredictable nature of wind. The passage emphasizes the challenges in maintaining prolonged focus during meditation sessions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि ध्यान में एक क्षण के लिए ध्यान केंद्रित होने पर मन फिर से बहता है, जैसे हवा की अनिश्चित प्रवृत्ति। यह ध्यान सत्रों के दौरान लंबे समय तक एकाग्रता बनाए रखने में आने वाली चुनौतियों पर प्रकाश डालता है।

Commentary

Context

Part of the discourse in the Shanti Parva, this shloka reflects common experiences in meditation.

Meaning

It indicates the fleeting nature of mental focus, symbolizing both the struggle and the path of meditation.

Application

Acknowledge the mind’s wanderings as a part of the practice, gently guiding it back to focus during meditation.