Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शरीरम एतत कुरुते यद वेदे कुरुते तनुम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरीरम एतत कुरुते यद वेदे कुरुते तनुम
कृतशुद्ध शरीरॊ हि पात्रं भवति बराह्मणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the importance of a pure body as a vessel for spiritual attainment.

Translations

English Translation

This verse states that whatever an individual does with their body is governed by the Vedas. A body that is purified becomes a worthy receptacle of knowledge, symbolizing the significance of spiritual cleanliness for a Brahmin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि जो कुछ भी व्यक्ति अपने शरीर से करता है, वह वेदों द्वारा नियंत्रित होता है। एक पवित्र शरीर ज्ञान का ग्रहण करने के योग्य होता है, जो ब्राह्मण के लिए आध्यात्मिक शुद्धता के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, discussing the significance of purity in spiritual practices and their influence on personal development.

Meaning

The essence is that a Brahmin’s moral and ethical conduct directly correlates with the sanctity of their body, emphasizing the need for purity to attain higher knowledge.

Application

This verse encourages individuals to focus on personal purity and ethical conduct in their daily activities to cultivate spiritual wisdom and fulfillment.