Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – ब्रह्म चारिकम एवाहुर आश्रमं परथमं पदम
Shloka (श्लोक)
ब्रह्म चारिकम एवाहुर आश्रमं परथमं पदम
गार्हस्थ्यं तु दवितीयं सयाद वानप्रस्थम अतः परम
ततः परं तु विज्ञेयम अध्यात्मं परमं पदम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka outlines the different stages of life and spiritual focus.
Translations
English Translation
This verse articulates that the stage of Brahmacharya (student life) is viewed as the foremost, followed by Grihastha (householder), Vaanaprastha (hermit), and finally, the ultimate spiritual pursuit of Adhyatma (the inner spiritual life).
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक जीवन के विभिन्न चरणों और आध्यात्मिक ध्यान पर प्रकाश डालता है। यह कहता है कि ब्रह्मचर्य (छात्र जीवन) को सबसे महत्वपूर्ण माना जाता है, उसके बाद गृहस्थ, वानप्रस्थ और अंततः आध्यात्मिक जीवन का अन्वेषण आता है।
Commentary
Context
This teaching is derived from the Ashvamedhika Parva, which provides insights into human life stages and their relevance to spiritual growth.
Meaning
It asserts that each life stage serves a purpose and contributes to the overall goal of self-realization and understanding of the supreme.
Application
Recognizing and respecting these stages encourages individuals to embrace their current phase while striving towards a greater spiritual understanding.
