Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – विषया विनिवर्तन्ते निराहारस्य देहिनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

विषया विनिवर्तन्ते निराहारस्य देहिनः
रसवर्जं रसॊ ऽपय अस्य परं दृष्ट्वा निवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains that a person who is abstaining from worldly pleasures finds fulfillment in higher experiences.

Translations

English Translation

Sensory objects cease to affect the one who is self-controlled; even the taste for enjoyment vanishes upon experiencing a higher truth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति संयमी है, उसके लिए इन्द्रिय विषय निरर्थक हो जाते हैं; और उच्च सत्य का अनुभव करने पर आनंद का स्वाद भी समाप्त हो जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the relationship between self-restraint and spiritual elevation.

Meaning

It indicates that true fulfillment comes from deeper experiences beyond superficial pleasures.

Application

This teaching encourages seeking higher values and truth over transient sensory satisfaction.