Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा मृणालॊ ऽनुगतम आशु मुञ्चति कर्दमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा मृणालॊ ऽनुगतम आशु मुञ्चति कर्दमम
तथात्मा पुरुषस्येह मनसा परिमुच्यते
मनः परनयते ऽऽतमारं स एनम अभियुञ्जति

⚡ Quick Meaning

The self, like a lotus stem, quickly releases the mud, similarly, a person can free the mind from attachments through mastery.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka compares the self to a lotus stem that swiftly releases its mud, signifying that a person can liberate their mind from worldly attachments through conscious effort. This encapsulates the essence of mindfulness and self-control.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक आत्मा की तुलना एक कमल की पत्तियों से करता है जो जल्दी से कीचड़ को छोड़ देता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि एक व्यक्ति चेतन प्रयास के माध्यम से अपने मन को सांसारिक बंधनों से मुक्त कर सकता है। यह सजगता और आत्म-नियंत्रण के सार को समाहित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the context of self-realization and the importance of mental strength, this shloka in Shanti Parva urges the discipline to free oneself from worldly concerns.

Meaning

This illustrates that with determination, one can disentangle oneself from the murky waters of attachment and ignorance, achieving clarity and peace.

Application

Practically, it encourages individuals to cultivate mindfulness and focus on higher goals, ultimately leading to personal transformation and enlightenment.