Mahabharata Shanti Parva – आकिंचन्यं सुसंतॊषॊ निराशीस्त्वम अचापलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

आकिंचन्यं सुसंतॊषॊ निराशीस्त्वम अचापलम
एतद आहुः परं शरेय आत्मज्ञस्य जितात्मनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Contentment and lack of attachment signify the highest state of the self-realized individual.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses that the true essence of a self-realized person lies in their contentment and disinterest in material possessions or outcomes. Achieving this state of joy without attachment is regarded as the highest attainment in spiritual life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि आत्मा का सच्चा स्वरूप संतोष और भौतिक संपत्तियों या परिणामों में रुचि की कमी में है। बिना आसक्ति के इस आनंद की स्थिति को आध्यात्मिक जीवन में उच्चतम उपलब्धि माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse in the Shanti Parva highlights the significance of contentment and non-attachment for personal peace.

Meaning

It conveys that true happiness arises when one is free from material desires and attachments.

Application

Practicing gratitude and acceptance can help cultivate contentment and reduce the stress of longing for material gains.