Shloka 4
अलर्कोपाख्यानम् — Indriya-Nigraha and Yogic Victory
Mahābhārata 14.30
स्थितस्य वृक्षमूलेषु तस्य चिन्ता बभूव ह । उत्सृज्य सुमहत्कर्म सूक्ष्म प्रति महामते
sthitasya vṛkṣamūleṣu tasya cintā babhūva ha | utsṛjya sumahat karma sūkṣmaṃ prati mahāmate ||
Nang siya’y maupo sa paanan ng mga puno, sumibol sa kaniya ang isang malalim na pag-aalala. Isinantabi niya ang pagsisimula ng malalaking gawaing panlabas; ang marunong ay ibinaling ang isip sa maselang katotohanan, nagmuni-muni sa loob upang hanapin ang pinakadiwa.
समुद्र उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse contrasts external, grand undertakings with inward discernment: true wisdom may require laying aside impressive actions to pursue subtle truth through reflection and self-inquiry.
The speaker describes a wise person who, instead of beginning major works, sits beneath trees and becomes absorbed in thoughtful concern—turning attention toward subtle principles and deeper understanding.