Mahabharata Vana Parva – इन्द्रियाण्य एव तत सर्वं यत सवर्गनरकाव उभौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

इन्द्रियाण्य एव तत सर्वं यत सवर्गनरकाव उभौ
निगृहीत विसृष्टानि सवर्गाय नरकाय च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the nature of the senses, their control, and the implications for heaven and hell.

Translations

English Translation

The verse articulates that all sensory experiences govern one’s journey to either heaven or hell, depending on whether the senses are restrained or uncontrolled.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि सभी इंद्रिय अनुभव स्वर्ग या नरक के पथ को नियंत्रित करते हैं, यह इस पर निर्भर करता है कि इंद्रियां संयमित हैं या अनियंत्रित।

Commentary

Context

This teaching from the Vana Parva illustrates the vital importance of mastering the senses for a peaceful life.

Meaning

The essence is that one’s moral and spiritual destiny hinges upon the mastery of senses, guiding choices between higher and lower states of existence.

Application

This underscores the necessity of self-discipline in today’s life, allowing for a more spiritually fulfilling journey.