Mahabharata Shanti Parva – रूपकूलां मनः सरॊतां सपर्शद्वीपां रसावहाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

रूपकूलां मनः सरॊतां सपर्शद्वीपां रसावहाम
गन्धपङ्कां शब्दजलां सवर्गमार्गदुरावहाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The senses, when restrained, become a pathway to spiritual realms.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the importance of controlling one’s senses, comparing them to rivers that can either drown or guide the seeker. By mastering the senses, one can navigate the difficult pathways to spiritual enlightenment and experience divine joy.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इंद्रियों को नियंत्रित करने के महत्व को दर्शाता है, इन्हें नदियों के समान बताते हुए जो या तो डूबा सकती हैं या मार्ग दिखा सकती हैं। इंद्रियों का साधन करने से व्यक्ति आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान के कठिन रास्तों को पार कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, focusing on the virtues of self-control and their essential role in spiritual pursuits.

Meaning

The lines express that senses, when mastered, can lead one towards higher realms of truth and bliss, rather than worldly distractions.

Application

Practicing discipline over the senses leads to profound spiritual rewards and facilitates a deeper understanding of the self and the universe.