Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नाहं वेदैर न तपसा न दानेन न चेज्यया

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाहं वेदैर न तपसा न दानेन न चेज्यया
शक्य एवंविधॊ दरष्टुं दृष्टवान असि मां यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This form cannot be perceived through Vedas, austerities, charity, or rituals; you see Me as I truly am.

Translations

English Translation

Krishna shares that His true form cannot be comprehended by mere practices such as studying the Vedas, performing austerities, giving charity, or worship rituals. The divine can only be realized through direct grace and devotion, which Arjuna experiences in this moment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कृष्ण बताते हैं कि उनका वास्तविक रूप वेदों, तप, दान, या पूजा से नहीं समझा जा सकता। केवल सीधे अनुग्रह और भक्ति के माध्यम से ही दिव्य का अनुभव किया जा सकता है, जैसा कि अर्जुन इस क्षण में अनुभव कर रहा है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the superiority of direct experiential knowledge over textual or ritual understanding during Krishna and Arjuna’s conversation.

Meaning

It teaches that true understanding of the divine transcends intellectual comprehension and rituals, requiring heartfelt devotion.

Application

This encourages us to seek a deeper, personal connection with spirituality rather than relying solely on intellectual pursuits or rituals.