Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – देहबन्धेषु पुरुषः शरेष्ठः कुरुकुलॊद्वह

Shloka (श्लोक)

देहबन्धेषु पुरुषः शरेष्ठः कुरुकुलॊद्वह
सात्त्विकः पुरुषव्याघ्र भवेन मॊक्षार्थ निश्चितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the characteristics of an ideal man destined for liberation.

Translations

English Translation

This verse details that among those bound by the physical body, the man of Sattva is distinguished, characterized as a hero ready for liberation, suggesting a direct link between one’s qualities and their spiritual journey.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि शारीरिक शरीर में बंधे व्यक्तियों में, सात्त्विक पुरुष एक उत्कृष्टता प्राप्त करता है, जो मुक्ति के लिए तैयार होता है, यह संकेत करता है कि व्यक्ति के गुणों का उनके आध्यात्मिक मार्ग से सीधा संबंध होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse resides within a discussion on the types of individuals and their fates based on their inherent qualities.

Meaning

The distinction of the Sattvic individual signifies a higher state of consciousness and readiness for liberation.

Application

Aiming to cultivate Sattvic qualities can lead one on a path towards enlightenment and freedom from the cycle of birth and death.