Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तरिदण्डादिषु यद्य अस्ति मॊक्षॊ जञानेन केन चित

Shloka (श्लोक)

तरिदण्डादिषु यद्य अस्ति मॊक्षॊ जञानेन केन चित
छत्त्रादिषु कथं न सयात तुल्यहेतौ परिग्रहे

⚡ Quick Meaning

Renunciation leads to liberation, and similar results should arise from worldly possessions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on the paradox of liberation; if relinquishing attachment leads to liberation, then how can worldly possessions hold similar significance? It challenges the notion that material contexts yield the same results as spiritual renunciation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मुक्ति के विरोधाभास पर विचार करता है; यदि मोह का त्याग मुक्ति की ओर ले जाता है, तो भौतिक वस्तुएँ समान महत्व कैसे रख सकती हैं? यह विचार को चुनौती देता है कि भौतिक संदर्भ वही परिणाम लाते हैं जो आध्यात्मिक त्याग देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse engages with philosophical inquiries regarding attachment, material wealth, and their relation to spiritual liberation.

Meaning

It challenges the seeker to contemplate the real value of both attachments and renunciations in their spiritual journey.

Application

Reflecting on this can guide practitioners toward a more discerning understanding of materialism and spiritual pursuits.