Mahabharata Stri Parva – वाग घीनस्य च यन मात्रम इष्टानिष्टं कृतं मुखे

Shloka (श्लोक)

वाग घीनस्य च यन मात्रम इष्टानिष्टं कृतं मुखे
भूय एवात्मनात्मानं बध्यमानम उपेक्षते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights how a person speaks without understanding the implications of their words, neglecting their true self.

Translations

English Translation

Whatever is spoken, whether pleasant or unpleasant, is merely a façade that the individual maintains, while their true nature remains ignored. Thus, the shloka indicates the discrepancy between outer expression and inner understanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो कुछ भी बोला जाता है, चाहे वह सुखद हो या असुखद, वह केवल एक आडंबर है जो व्यक्ति बनाए रखता है, जबकि उसकी असली प्रकृति नजरअंदाज रहती है। इस प्रकार, यह श्लोक बाहरी अभिव्यक्ति और आंतरिक समझ के बीच के द्वंद्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Stri Parva emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the dangers of superficial communication in human interactions.

Meaning

It suggests that one should pay attention to their innermost thoughts and feelings instead of getting lost in empty words.

Application

This encourages honest self-reflection and communication, fostering more meaningful connections with oneself and others.