Mahabharata Vana Parva – भूतेष्व अभावं संचिन्त्य ये तु बुद्धेः परं गताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

भूतेष्व अभावं संचिन्त्य ये तु बुद्धेः परं गताः
न शॊचन्ति कृतप्रज्ञाः पश्यन्तः परमां गतिम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The wise do not grieve for those who have transcended the material existence.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that those with higher intellect contemplate the dissolution of the material form and therefore do not grieve. Kṛta-prajñā (the wise) perceive the ultimate destination of existence, which is beyond worldly suffering.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि जो उच्च बौद्धिकता वाले होते हैं वे भौतिक रूप के विलीन होने पर विचार करते हैं और इसलिए शोक नहीं करते। कृतप्रज्ञा (बुद्धिमान) जीवों के अंतिम गंतव्य को समझते हैं, जो worldly दुखों से परे है।

Commentary

Context

This verse addresses the state of mind of the enlightened who understand the transient nature of life and death.

Meaning

The fundamental teaching here is acceptance of impermanence and the recognition of a higher reality beyond physical existence, providing solace to the grieving.

Application

This encourages individuals to develop perspectives that foster acceptance and inner peace regarding the cycles of life, reducing sorrow.