Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – लभन्ते बरह्मनिर्वाणम ऋषयः कषीणकल्मषाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

लभन्ते बरह्मनिर्वाणम ऋषयः कषीणकल्मषाः
छिन्नद्वैधा यतात्मानः सर्वभूतहिते रताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Rishis who have shed their sins and duality find peace in ultimate liberation.

Translations

English Translation

Saintly beings, known as Rishis, who are free from sins and duality, embrace a life devoted to the welfare of all living beings. Such individuals inevitably attain the state of Brahman or liberation from the cycles of birth and death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

संत जन जिनके पाप और द्वैत समाप्त हो जाते हैं, सभी जीवों की भलाई के लिए समर्पित रहते हैं। ऐसे व्यक्ति अनिवार्य रूप से ब्रह्म की स्थिति या जन्म और मृत्यु के चक्र से मुक्ति प्राप्त करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the significance of selflessness and purity in the quest for spiritual freedom, as mentioned in the Bhishma Parva.

Meaning

It conveys that righteous actions, focusing on the good of all, lead to liberation and an elevated spiritual state.

Application

Engaging in selfless service and ethical living can guide one toward spiritual liberation and fulfillment.