Mahabharata Vana Parva – तम अहम अब्रुवम
Shloka (श्लोक)
तम अहम अब्रुवम
न वयं रासायनिकाः शरीरॊपतापेनात्मनः समारभामहे ऽरथानाम अनुष्ठानम
⚡ Quick Meaning
I inform him that we are not like others engaged in the act of bodily suffering for material pursuits.
Translations
English Translation
The speaker asserts to another that they do not engage in painful practices merely for the sake of worldly desires or bodily attachments. They clarify that their intentions are pure and not limited to physical comfort or desires.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि वक्ता दूसरे को यह स्पष्ट करते हैं कि वे भौतिक लाभ के लिए शारीरिक कष्ट में संलग्न नहीं हैं। वे यह जताते हैं कि उनके इरादे शुद्ध हैं और केवल भौतिक सुख के लिए नहीं हैं।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is framed within a dialogue that contrasts spiritual pursuits with mundane materialistic desires.
Meaning
It emphasizes the distinction between those who seek deeper meaning in life versus those preoccupied with physical and transient gains.
Application
One can apply this perspective to focus on spiritual growth rather than being bogged down by temporary worldly goals and attachments.
