Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कामजानामि ते मूलं संकल्पात किल जायसे

Shloka (श्लोक)

कामजानामि ते मूलं संकल्पात किल जायसे
न तवां संकल्पयिष्यामि समूलॊ न भविष्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Desire springs from its root; thus, I will not harbor the thought of you, as then the root will not sustain.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka states that desires originate from a deeper mental intention. The speaker claims they will not allow the thought of a particular attachment to persist, and in doing so, the roots of that desire will not thrive.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि इच्छाएँ एक गहरी मानसिक मंशा से उत्पन्न होती हैं। वक्ता कहते हैं कि वह किसी विशेष संलग्नता का विचार नहीं करेंगे, और ऐसा करने में, उस इच्छा की जड़ों को बढ़ने नहीं देंगे।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures a significant moment in the Shanti Parva, focusing on the nature of desire and its ties to intention and thought. It delineates the power of mental focus in shaping desires.

Meaning

By understanding that desire has a mental root, one can control and mitigate its impact by refraining from contemplating it.

Application

The application of this teaching encourages mindfulness and the deliberate avoidance of thoughts that give rise to unneeded desires.