Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कार्यव्यासक्तमनसः संकल्पॊ जाग्रतॊ हय अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)

कार्यव्यासक्तमनसः संकल्पॊ जाग्रतॊ हय अपि
यद्वन मनॊरथैश्वर्यं सवप्ने तद्वन मनॊगतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The attachment of the mind to its tasks leads to the realization of desires even in dreams.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that when the mind is strongly engaged in its activities, it can manifest desires akin to those realized in dreams, indicating the power of focused intention.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि जब मन अपनी गतिविधियों में पूर्ण रूप से लगा होता है, तब यह सपनों में भी इच्छाओं को साकार कर सकता है, यह ध्यान केंद्रित करने की शक्ति को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva discusses the power of concentration and intention within human consciousness.

Meaning

It suggests that the pursuits of the mind directly influence the manifestation of desires, whether in waking or dreaming states.

Application

This can remind us to focus our intentions deliberately, as they can create our reality in both conscious and subconscious realms.