Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुशील वृत्तॊ वयपनीतकल्मषॊ; न चेह नामुत्र च कर्तुम ईहते

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुशील वृत्तॊ वयपनीतकल्मषॊ; न चेह नामुत्र च कर्तुम ईहते
अरॊष मॊहॊ गतसंधि विग्रहॊ; भवेद उदासीनवद आत्मविन नरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka talks about a person who remaining calm and composed avoids entanglement in conflicts.

Translations

English Translation

A person who is virtuous and devoid of malice will not engage in any conflicts. One who is free from anger and attachment, remains indifferent to insults and injuries, is considered truly wise and self-controlled.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति सुसंस्कृत और कल्मष-मुक्त है, वह किसी भी संघर्ष में नहीं पड़ता। जो व्यक्ति क्रोध और मोह से मुक्त है, insults और injuries के प्रति उदासीन रहा है, उसे सच्चा ज्ञानी और आत्म-नियंत्रित माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes virtues such as calmness and indifference to hurt, necessary for spiritual growth, as narrated in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is the importance of self-control and avoiding conflict even in the face of provocation.

Application

In our daily lives, practicing composure and remaining undisturbed by external circumstances can lead to inner peace and greater wisdom.