Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तयक्त्वा मूलफलं सर्वं पर्णाहारॊ ऽभवद दविजः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तयक्त्वा मूलफलं सर्वं पर्णाहारॊ ऽभवद दविजः
पर्णं तयक्त्वा जलाहारस तदासीद दविजसत्तमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the transformation of a learned individual in the context of self-discipline.

Translations

English Translation

Having given up the fruits of the root, the learned one resorted to eating leaves. By abandoning leaves, he took to water, thus illustrating the highest dedication to ascetic practices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मूल के फलों का परित्याग करते हुए, ज्ञानी ने पत्तों को खाने का रास्ता अपनाया। पत्तों को छोड़कर, उसने जल का सेवन किया, इस प्रकार तपस्वियों की सर्वोच्च समर्पण की व्याख्या करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the context of Shanti Parva, focusing on the virtues of renunciation and asceticism.

Meaning

The essence of the shloka emphasizes the importance of self-control and the progression of an individual through various levels of austerity.

Application

Practitioners are encouraged to emulate this model of renunciation, gradually letting go of material attachments to achieve higher spiritual goals.