Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – इषीकां वा यथा मुञ्जात कश चिन निर्हृत्य दर्शयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

इषीकां वा यथा मुञ्जात कश चिन निर्हृत्य दर्शयेत
यॊगी निष्कृष्टम आत्मानं यथा संपश्यते तनौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as one can show a blade of grass by extracting it, a yogi perceives the supreme self within the body.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka compares the revealing of the self to the act of extracting a blade of grass, illustrating that through skillful practice, the yogi is able to uncover the essential consciousness intertwined within the physical form.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक आत्मा के प्रकट होने की तुलना घास के तिनके को निकालने की प्रक्रिया से करता है, यह दर्शाता है कि कुशल साधना के माध्यम से, योगी अपने शारीरिक रूप के भीतर निहित मूल चेतना को प्रकट कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse forms part of teachings addressing the realization of the highest self and how physical existence conceals it.

Meaning

It suggests that through disciplined practice, one can expose the deeper elements of existence that reside within the physical body.

Application

Practicing meditation can help individuals connect with their true selves, enhancing their overall awareness and presence.