Mahabharata Shanti Parva – के चिद गृहान परित्यज्य वनम अभ्यगमन दविजाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

के चिद गृहान परित्यज्य वनम अभ्यगमन दविजाः
अजातश्मश्रवॊ मन्दाः कुले जाताः परवव्रजुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Some people abandon their homes and go to the forest, being gentle and born in noble families.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes individuals of noble birth who, gentle in nature, renounce their homes and embrace a life in the forest. They seek tranquility and connection with the spiritual realm, exemplifying detachment from material possessions while maintaining their virtues.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन व्यक्तियों का वर्णन करता है जो, गुणी होते हुए, अपने घरों को छोड़कर जंगल में जाते हैं। वे शांति और आध्यात्मिकता की खोज करते हैं, भौतिक संपत्ति से अलग रहते हुए अपने गुणों को बनाए रखते हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, this verse highlights the path of renunciation undertaken by those of noble lineage. It emphasizes the significance of spiritual pursuit over worldly attachments.

Meaning

This shloka underscores the value of detachment from material life, suggesting that noble families have the potential to choose a higher path in life, pursuing the spiritual over the material.

Application

The teaching here encourages individuals to reflect on their values, considering abandonment of excessive materialism in favor of greater spiritual fulfillment and harmony with nature.