Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नैतद बरह्म तवरमाणेन लभ्यं; यन मां पृच्छस्य अभिहृष्यस्य अतीव

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैतद बरह्म तवरमाणेन लभ्यं; यन मां पृच्छस्य अभिहृष्यस्य अतीव
अव्यक्तविद्याम अभिधानाम पुराणीं; बुद्ध्या च तेषां बरह्मचर्येण सिद्धाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse emphasizes that true understanding of the eternal, unmanifest Brahman comes from disciplined living.

Translations

English Translation

One cannot attain the ultimate Brahman through mere inquiry; the unmanifest aspect of Brahman is realized through knowledge. This ancient wisdom requires sincere effort and dedication to Brahmacharya, the path of self-control and discipline.

हिंदी अनुवाद

केवल प्रश्न पूछने से परम ब्रह्म को प्राप्त नहीं किया जा सकता; अव्यक्त ब्रह्म को ज्ञान द्वारा समझा जाता है। यह प्राचीन ज्ञान सच्ची मेहनत और ब्रह्मचर्य के प्रति समर्पण की आवश्यकता होती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Udyoga Parva of the Mahabharata, where it discusses the pursuit of spiritual knowledge.

Meaning

The essence is that true comprehension of Brahman transcends mere intellectual understanding and requires inner discipline.

Application

One should cultivate discipline and self-control in their daily life to achieve true spiritual wisdom.