Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यं संन्यासम इति पराहुर यॊगं तं विद्धि पाण्डव

Shloka (श्लोक)

यं संन्यासम इति पराहुर यॊगं तं विद्धि पाण्डव
न हय असंन्यस्तसंकल्पॊ यॊगी भवति कश चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

The true yoga is understood as renouncement, and one who does not give up their resolve cannot be called a yogi.

Translations

English Translation

Krishna instructs Arjuna that the true renunciation, called yoga, is only for those who fully abandon all desires and resolves. One cannot be considered a genuine yogi without having relinquished all attachments to outcomes.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कृष्ण अर्जुन से कहते हैं कि सच्चे संन्यास को योग कहा जाता है, जो केवल उन लोगों के लिए है जो सभी इच्छाओं और संकल्पों को पूर्ण रूप से छोड़ देते हैं। परिणामों से सभीAttachments छोड़ने के बिना कोई भी सच्चा योगी नहीं हो सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the association between true renunciation and the practice of yoga as a spiritual path.

Meaning

It conveys that real yoga is not just about physical practices but also about mental and emotional detachment from desires.

Application

In life, commitment to spiritual practice should be coupled with the letting go of attachments to be truly effective.