Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सरजॊ गन्धान अलं कारान वासांसि विविधानि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

सरजॊ गन्धान अलं कारान वासांसि विविधानि च
किमर्थम अभिसंत्यज्य परिव्रजसि निष्क्रियः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Abandoning all comforts, why do you seek a passive life?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka questions the aspiration for a life of renunciation while still reveling in the material pleasures and comforts of existence, provoking thought on genuine detachment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भौतिक सुखों और आरामों में आनंदित रहते हुए त्याग के जीवन की आकांक्षा पर प्रश्न उठाता है, वास्तविक विरक्तता पर विचार करते हुए।

Commentary

Context

It serves as a philosophical inquiry into the motives behind renunciation in a lifestyle filled with comforts.

Meaning

It challenges the individual to introspect on whether their choices align with true detachment or simply a superficial act.

Application

We must examine our motivations and ensure that our pursuits of spirituality are sincere and not merely a facade for comfort.