Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यदि सत्य अपि लिङ्गे ऽसमिञ जञानम एवात्र कारणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदि सत्य अपि लिङ्गे ऽसमिञ जञानम एवात्र कारणम
निर्मॊक्षायेह दुःखस्य लिङ्गमात्रं निरर्थकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Even if there is truth, if knowledge is the sole reason for existence, then the mere body is meaningless in attaining liberation from suffering.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that mere existence, even in the presence of truth, lacks significance if knowledge is merely held philosophically. The verse suggests that to overcome suffering, one must transcend the physical or superficial understanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि सत्य होने पर भी, यदि ज्ञान केवल दार्शनिक रूप से धारण किया गया है, तो शारीरिक या बाहरी समझ से मुक्ति की प्राप्ति में कोई अर्थ नहीं है। इसे पार करने के लिए गहरे सत्य को पकड़ना आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse contributes to the discussion of liberation and how it is often misconstrued in terms of mere existence without a deeper understanding of truth.

Meaning

It stresses that liberation cannot simply be achieved through the assertion of truth without genuine comprehension and realization.

Application

This teaches us to seek beyond superficial knowledge and engage in meaningful realization to transcend suffering.