Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ तस्य जताः कलिन्ना बभूवुर गरथिताः परभॊ

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ तस्य जताः कलिन्ना बभूवुर गरथिताः परभॊ
अरण्यगमनान नित्यं मलिनॊ मलसंयुताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

He, with matted hair, is seen as unkempt and dirty due to his constant forest wanderings.

Translations

English Translation

Due to his habitual wandering in the forest, the sage with tangled hair looks disheveled and unclean, revealing the marks of his ascetic path.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अपनी निरंतर वन में भटकने के कारण, उलझे हुए बाल वाले तपस्वी को अस्तव्यस्त और गंदा देखा जाता है, जो उसकी तपस्वी यात्रा का परिचायक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects on the external appearance of the sage, portraying an aspect of true asceticism and the disregard for societal norms of cleanliness.

Meaning

It expresses that true ascetics often look disheveled, signifying their focus on inner development rather than outer appearances.

Application

This inspires individuals to prioritize inner virtues, rather than being concerned about external appearances in their spiritual journey.