Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परिव्रजन्ति दानार्थं मुण्डाः काषायवाससः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परिव्रजन्ति दानार्थं मुण्डाः काषायवाससः
सिता बहुविधैः पाशैः संचिन्वन्तॊ वृथामिषम

⚡ Quick Meaning

True renunciants seek to give up for their spiritual quest.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that true ascetics, adorned in saffron, engage in acts of renunciation for the sake of charity. They are depicted as gathering various intentions while being ensnared by countless bonds and thus seeking non-existent pleasures.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि असली संन्यासी, केसरिया वस्त्र धारण किए हुए, दान की भावना के लिए त्याग के कार्यों में लिप्त होते हैं। उन्हें अनेक बंधनों में उलझा हुआ दिखाया गया है, जिससे वे काल्पनिक सुखों की खोज में रहते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, discussing the nature of ascetics and their motivations within the spiritual pursuit.

Meaning

It points out the dichotomy between outer appearances as ascetics and their inner battles against worldly ties that distract from their spiritual goals.

Application

One can reflect on the motivations behind spiritual practices and the constant quest for true detachment from material pleasures.