Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – इत्य एवं वदतस तस्य जटी वीटा मुखः कृशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

इत्य एवं वदतस तस्य जटी वीटा मुखः कृशः
दिग वासा मलदिग्धाङ्गॊ वनरेणु समुक्षितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sage, with disheveled hair and a thin frame, stands in the wilderness covered in forest dust.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes an ascetic sage with tangled hair and a frail appearance, living in the forest, reflecting the harsh but purifying conditions of his lifestyle. His body is cloaked in the dust of the wilderness, symbolizing his detachment from material possessions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक तपस्वी साधु का वर्णन करता है जो उलझे हुए बालों और दुर्बल आकार में वन में निवास करता है, जो उसके जीवनशैली की कठोर लेकिन शुद्ध करने वाली स्थितियों को दर्शाता है। उसका शरीर वन की धूल में ढका है, जो भौतिक संपत्तियों से उसकी अरुचि को प्रतीकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This description serves to illustrate the stark contrast between worldly life and the ascetic path chosen by some sages during the Mahabharata era.

Meaning

This shloka signifies detachment and highlights the minimalistic lifestyles of those committed to spiritual pursuits, embodying self-discipline.

Application

By reflecting on this verse, we are encouraged to acknowledge the value of simplicity and the benefits of spiritual discipline in our own lives.