Anushasana Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

परलोककी राह लेते हैं, उस समय उनके पीछे कौन जाता है?

English

those high and great mountains is situated that excellent region where Mahadeva, dressed as an humble ascetic, has taken up his residence. He circumambulated the spot, with concentrated mind, bending his head in reverence the while. Descending then on the Earth, he considered himself sanctified for having obtained a sight of that holy spot which is the abode of Mahadeva. Having circumambulated that mountain thrice, the Rishi, with face turned towards the north, proceeded with a joyous heart. He then beheld another forest that was very delightful in aspect. It was adorned with the fruits and roots of every season, and it resounded with the music of winged warblers numbering by thousands. There were many delightful groves throughout the forest. The illustrious Rishi then beheld a charming hermitage. The Rishi saw also many golden hills decked with gems and possessed of diverse forms. In the begemmed soil he saw many lakes and tanks also. And he saw diverse other objects that were exceedingly delightful. Beholding these things, the mind of that Rishi of cleansed soul became filled with joy. He then saw a beautiful mansion made of gold and adorned with gems of many kinds. Of wonderful structure, that mansion surpassed the place of Kuvera himself in every respect. Around it there were many hills and mounts of jewels and gems. Many beautiful cars and many heaps of diverse kinds of jewels also were visible in that

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राणी धर्मसमायुक्तो गच्छेत् स्वर्गगतिं पराम् तस्मान्न्यायागतैरर्थर्धर्म सेवेत पण्डित:

English

[Bhishma] All holy places are indeed virtuous for the wise; but hear from me attentively what is a tirtha and what is purity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मश्चार्थश्॒ कामश्च त्रितयं जीविते फलम्

English

One should bathe in the mental tirtha, in the fathomless, clear, pure lake of steadfastness with the water of truth, holding to eternal goodness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इन तीनोंको उपलब्ध करना चाहिए श्रुतं भगवतो वाक्यं धर्मयुक्ते परं हितम्

English

The purity of a tirtha is freedom from desire for gain, gentleness, truth, uprightness, non-harm to all beings, absence of cruelty, self-control and calm.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृतं शरीरं हि नृणां सूक्ष्ममव्यक्ततां गतम्

English

Those who are free of possessiveness, of ego, of dualities and of acquisition, who live on alms, are pure and are themselves tirthas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसका अनुसरण करता है? पृथिवी वायुराकाशमापो ज्योतिर्मनोडन्तक:

English

One who knows the truth and has no thought of "I" is called the supreme tirtha. This is the mark of purity: seeing the same everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राणिनामिह सर्वेषां साक्षिभूता निशानिशम्

English

Those whose self has washed off passion, darkness and goodness are not attached to purity or impurity, and seek only their own task.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वगस्थिमांसं शुक्रे च शोणितं च महामते देवता: पञ्चभूतस्था: कि भूयः श्रोतुमिच्छसि

English

Delighting in renunciation, all-knowing and all-seeing, they are, by purity of conduct, the purity of purposes; they are holy places and pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृथिवी वायुराकाशमापो ज्योतिर्मनस्तथा

English

One whose body is merely wet with water is not called bathed; he who has bathed in self-control is bathed, pure within and without.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृच्छैनं सुमहाभागमेतद् गुह्मूं सनातनम् महाभागसे इस सनातन गूढ़ विषयको पूछो

English

place. The Rishi beheld there the river Mandakini whose waters were strewn with many Mandara flowers. Many gems also were seen there that were self-luminous, and the soil all around was decked with diamonds of diverse species. The palatial mansion which the Rishi saw contained many chambers whose arches were embellished with various kinds of stones. Those chambers were adorned also with nets of pearls interspersed with jewels and gems of different species. Diverse kinds of beautiful objects capable of stealing the heart and the eye, surrounded that palace. That delightful retreat was inhabited by numerous Rishis. Beholding these beautiful sights all around, the Rishi began to think where he would take shelter. Proceeding then to the gate of the mansion, he uttered these words: —Let those that live here know that a guest has come (desirous of shelter). Hearing the voice of the Rishi, a number of maidens came out together from that palace. They were seven in number, O King, of different styles of beauty, all of them were exceedingly charming. Every one of those maidens upon whom the Rishi cast his eyes, stole his heart. The sage could not, with even his best efforts, control his mind. Indeed, at the sight of those maidens of very superior beauty, his heart lost all its tranquillity. Seeing himself yielding to such influences, the Rishi made a vigorous effort and possessed as he was of great wisdom he at last succeeded in controlling himself. Those damsels then addressed the Rishi, saying,— Let the illustrious one enter. Filled with curiosity in respect of those exceedingly beautiful damsels as also of that palatial mansion, the regenerate Rishi entered as he was bidden. Entering the mansion he beheld an old lady, with indications of decrepitude, attired in white robes and adorned with every kind of ornament. The Rishi blessed her, saying,— Good be to you.— The old lady returned his good wishes in proper form. Rising up, she offered a seat to the Rishi. Having taken his seat, Ashtavakra said,— Let all the damsels go to their respective quarters. Only let one stay here. Let that one remain here who is possessed of wisdom and who has tranquillity of heart. Indeed, let all the others go away at their will.— Thus addressed, all those damsels circumambulated the Rishi and then left the chamber. Only that aged lady remained there. The day quickly passed and night came. The Rishi seated on a splendid bed, addressed the old lady, saying,— O blessed lady, the night is deepening. Do thou address thyself to sleep. Their conversation

हिन्दी अर्थ

वक्ता बृहस्पतिसमो न हान्यो विद्यते क्वचित्

English

Knowledge is the body's chief purity here, and so are having nothing of one's own and clarity of mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आजगाम विशुद्धात्मा नाकपृष्ठाद् बृहस्पति: पूजामनुपमां चक्रे सर्वे ते च सभासद:

English

Purity of conduct, purity of mind and purity of tirtha are the highest good; the purity born of knowledge is held to be supreme.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन सभी सभासदोंने बृहस्पतिजीकी अनुपम पूजा की

English

Those who have bathed in the mental tirtha with the lamp of the mind and the power of knowledge of Brahman are the knowers who see the knower of the field.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपगम्य यथान्यायं प्रश्न॑ पप्रच्छ तत्त्वतः रीतिसे यह तात्विक प्रश्न उपस्थित किया

English

One who always has purity laid upon him and is endowed with good, endowed only with virtues, is a man ever pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मर्त्यस्य कः सहायो वै पिता माता सुतो गुरु:

English

These tirthas within the body have been told, O Bharata; hear also of the holy tirthas on the earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृतं शरीरमुत्सज्य काष्ठलोष्टसमं जना: एक: प्रसूयते राजन्नेक एव विनश्यति

English

As the parts of the body are made pure, so are the parts of the earth, and holy waters.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही दुःखसे पार होता तथा अकेला ही दुर्गति भोगता है

English

By prayer to a tirtha, by bathing and offering to the ancestors, they shake off sin at the tirthas and, purified, go happily to heaven.

हिन्दी अर्थ

असहाय: पिता माता तथा भ्राता सुतो गुरु: मृतं शरीरमुत्सज्य काष्ठलोष्टसमं जना:

English

By the acceptance of the good and by the earth's power, those places are exceedingly holy, and by the power of the water.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तैस्तच्छरीरमुत्सृष्ट धर्म एकोडनुगच्छति

English

Other holy tirthas are of the mind and of the earth; one who has bathed in both soon attains perfection.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करे। एकमात्र धर्म ही परलोकमें मनुष्योंका सहायक है

English

An act without strength, or strength without action, does not accomplish the aim here; only when joined does it succeed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लोभान्मोहादनुक्रोशाद् भयाद् वाप्यबहुश्रुत: दया अथवा भयसे न करने योग्य पापकर्म कर बैठता है

English

So, endowed with bodily purity and purity of tirtha, one then gains perfection; supreme is the twofold purity.