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	== ~~Need of Sadhana~~ ==		== Sloka 17 ==


	=== ~~Summary~~ (~~in English~~) ===		=== Sloka (श्लोक) ===
	The collection of slokas emphasizes the necessity of sādhanā (spiritual practice) and self-inquiry for liberation, underscoring the rarity of human birth and the value of a knowledgeable guru. Each sloka collectively describes the significance of self-awareness and the internal realization of unity with Brahman (the ultimate reality). The slokas articulate that without ātmaikyabodha (realization of the unity of the Self), liberation remains elusive. Actions purify the mind but discerning knowledge leads to the true comprehension of reality. Divine grace facilitates rare opportunities of human birth, enlightenment, and contact with enlightened beings. It is through rigorous inquiry, detachment (vairāgya), and virtues like discrimination (viveka) that one becomes worthy of realizing Brahman.

	~~=== सारांश ===~~		<pre>
	यह स्लोकों का संग्रह साधना और आत्म-जिज्ञासा की आवश्यकता पर जोर देता है, जहाँ मानव जन्म की दुर्लभता और ज्ञानी गुरु के महत्व को विशेष रूप से रेखांकित किया गया है। प्रत्येक श्लोक सामूहिक रूप से आत्म-साक्षात्कार और ब्रह्म (परम सत्य) के साथ एकता के आंतरिक अनुभव के महत्व को दर्शाता है। यह बताया गया है कि बिना आत्मैक्यबोध (आत्मा की एकता का अनुभव) के मुक्ति प्राप्त नहीं हो सकती है। कार्यों के द्वारा चित्त की शुद्धि होती है, किंतु विवेक द्वारा सत्य का वास्तविक समझ प्राप्त होती है। दिव्य कृपा द्वारा मानव जन्म, ज्ञान और ज्ञानियों के साथ संपर्क जैसी दुर्लभ अवसर उत्पन्न होते हैं। कठोर जिज्ञासा, वैराग्य और विवेक जैसे गुणों के माध्यम से ही कोई व्यक्ति ब्रह्म की प्राप्ति के योग्य बनता है।		विवेकिनो विरक्तस्य शमादिगुणशालिनः ।
			मुमुक्षोरेव हि ब्रह्मजिज्ञासायोग्यता मता ॥ १७ ॥
			</pre>

	=== ~~Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ)~~ ===		=== पदच्छेद / Padaccheda ===
	* [[Govinda\|Govinda (गोविन्दं)]]		विवेकिनः
	* [[Paramananda\|paramānanda (परमानन्दं)]]		विरक्तस्य
	* [[Mukti\|mukti (मुक्ति)]]		शम-आदि-गुण-शालिनः
	* [[Viveka\|viveka (विवेक)]]		मुमुक्षोः
	* [[Vairagya\|vairāgya (वैराग्य)]]		एव
	* [[Atma Vichara\|ātma-~~vicāra (आत्मविचार)]]~~		हि
			ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा-योग्यता
			मता

	=== ~~Topics~~ ===		=== Transliteration (लिप्यांतरण) ===
	* Necessity of Sadhana		vivekino viraktasya śama-ādi-guṇa-śālinaḥ \|
	* Role of Guru in Spiritual Progress		mukukṣor eva hi brahma jijñāsā-yogyatā matā \|\| 17 \|\|
	* Rare Opportunities and Divine Grace
	* Self-~~inquiry and Realization~~
	* Detachment and Discrimination as Spiritual Qualities

	=== ~~Categories~~ (~~वर्गीकरण~~) ===		=== Translation (अनुवाद) ===
	* Teaching a method		Only those possessing discrimination, dispassion, and virtues like serenity, and who have the intense desire for liberation are considered fit for the inquiry of Brahman.
	* Listing prerequisites (for liberation)
	* Describing spiritual progress

	=== S-V-~~O Tuples or Propositions as Text~~ ===		=== Word-by-Word Meaning (अन्वय के साथ शब्दार्थ) ===
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	~~\|+ Subject-Verb-Object (S-V-O) Tuples~~
	~~! Subject !! Verb !! Object~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Devotee~~ \|\| ~~bows~~ \|\| ~~Govinda~~		! Sanskrit (संस्कृत) !! English Meaning (अर्थ) !! Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)
			\|-
			\| विवेकिनः (vivekinaḥ) \|\| of the discriminative \|\| विवेकी के
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Liberation~~ \|\| ~~is not attained~~ \|\| ~~without countless virtuous deeds~~		\| विरक्तस्य (viraktasya) \|\| of the detached \|\| विरक्त के
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Three things~~ (~~human birth, liberation desire, association with enlightened beings~~) \|\| ~~occur~~ \|\| ~~by divine grace~~		\| शम-आदि-गुण-शालिनः (śama-ādi-guṇa-śālinaḥ) \|\| possessing virtues like serenity \|\| शम आदि गुणों से युक्त के
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Intelligent and wise person~~ \|\| ~~is fit~~ \|\| ~~knowledge of the Self~~		\| मुमुक्षोः (mumuḳṣoḥ) \|\| of the seeker of liberation \|\| मुक्ति के इच्छुक के
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Actions~~ \|\| ~~purify~~ \|\| ~~mind~~		\| एव (eva) \|\| indeed \|\| ही
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Reality~~ \|\| ~~is realized~~ \|\| ~~through discernment~~		\| हि (hi) \|\| for \|\| क्योंकि
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Wise and steadfast person~~ \|\| ~~should strive~~ \|\| ~~for liberation~~		\| ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा-योग्यता (brahma-jijñāsā-yogyatā) \|\| eligibility for the inquiry into Brahman \|\| ब्रह्म-ज्ञान की जिज्ञासा की योग्यता
			\|-
			\| मता (matā) \|\| considered \|\| मानी जाती है
	\|}		\|}

			=== कर्ता-क्रिया-विधान / S-V-O Tuples ===
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+ कर्ता-क्रिया-विधान / Subject-Verb-Object (S-V-O) Tuples
			! कर्ता (Subject) !! क्रिया (Verb) !! विधान (Object) !! अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद / English Translation !! हिंदी अनुवाद / Hindi Translation
			\|-
			\| मुमुक्षोः विवेकिनः विरक्तस्य शमादिगुणशालिनः \|\| मता \|\| ब्रह्मजिज्ञासायोग्यता \|\| Only seekers possessing discrimination, dispassion, and virtues like serenity are considered fit for Brahman inquiry. \|\| केवल विवेक, वैराग्य, और शम आदि गुणों से युक्त मुमुक्षु ही ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा के लिए योग्य माने जाते हैं।
			\|}

			=== Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ) ===
			* [[viveka\|viveka (विवेक)]]
			* [[vairagya\|vairāgya (वैराग्य)]]
			* [[shama\|śama (शम)]]
			* [[mumukshutva\|mumukṣutva (मुमुक्षुत्व)]]
			* [[brahmajijñāsā\|brahmajijñāsā (ब्रह्मजिज्ञासा)]]

			=== Categories (वर्गीकरण) ===
			* Discrimination (विवेक)
			* Dispassion (वैराग्य)
			* Liberation (मुक्ति)

			=== Commentary (टीका) ===
			In this sloka, the qualifications necessary for a spiritual aspirant to undertake the inquiry into ''Brahman'' are outlined. It emphasizes the importance of ''viveka'' (discrimination) and ''vairāgya'' (dispassion), as well as possessing ethical virtues like ''śama'' (serenity). The key is the deep desire for liberation (''mumukṣutva''), which springs from understanding the transient nature of the world. This eligibility for ''brahma-jijñāsā'' (inquiry into Brahman) hence requires both an intellectual and an emotional readiness for truth.

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	== ~~Sloka 17~~ ==		== Need of Sadhana ==


	=== ~~Sloka~~ (~~श्लोक~~) ===		=== Summary (in English) ===
			The collection of slokas emphasizes the necessity of sādhanā (spiritual practice) and self-inquiry for liberation, underscoring the rarity of human birth and the value of a knowledgeable guru. Each sloka collectively describes the significance of self-awareness and the internal realization of unity with Brahman (the ultimate reality). The slokas articulate that without ātmaikyabodha (realization of the unity of the Self), liberation remains elusive. Actions purify the mind but discerning knowledge leads to the true comprehension of reality. Divine grace facilitates rare opportunities of human birth, enlightenment, and contact with enlightened beings. It is through rigorous inquiry, detachment (vairāgya), and virtues like discrimination (viveka) that one becomes worthy of realizing Brahman.

	~~<pre>~~		=== सारांश ===
	~~विवेकिनो विरक्तस्य शमादिगुणशालिनः।~~		यह स्लोकों का संग्रह साधना और आत्म-जिज्ञासा की आवश्यकता पर जोर देता है, जहाँ मानव जन्म की दुर्लभता और ज्ञानी गुरु के महत्व को विशेष रूप से रेखांकित किया गया है। प्रत्येक श्लोक सामूहिक रूप से आत्म-साक्षात्कार और ब्रह्म (परम सत्य) के साथ एकता के आंतरिक अनुभव के महत्व को दर्शाता है। यह बताया गया है कि बिना आत्मैक्यबोध (आत्मा की एकता का अनुभव) के मुक्ति प्राप्त नहीं हो सकती है। कार्यों के द्वारा चित्त की शुद्धि होती है, किंतु विवेक द्वारा सत्य का वास्तविक समझ प्राप्त होती है। दिव्य कृपा द्वारा मानव जन्म, ज्ञान और ज्ञानियों के साथ संपर्क जैसी दुर्लभ अवसर उत्पन्न होते हैं। कठोर जिज्ञासा, वैराग्य और विवेक जैसे गुणों के माध्यम से ही कोई व्यक्ति ब्रह्म की प्राप्ति के योग्य बनता है।
	~~मुमुक्षोरेव हि ब्रह्मजिज्ञासायोग्यता मता॥ १७ ॥~~
	~~</pre>~~

	=== ~~पदच्छेद / Padaccheda~~ ===		=== Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ) ===
	~~विवेकिनः <br />~~		* [[Govinda\|Govinda (गोविन्दं)]]
	~~विरक्तस्य <br />~~		* [[Paramananda\|paramānanda (परमानन्दं)]]
	~~शम-आदि-गुण-शालिनः <br />~~		* [[Mukti\|mukti (मुक्ति)]]
	~~मुमुक्षोः <br />~~		* [[Viveka\|viveka (विवेक)]]
	~~एव <br />~~		* [[Vairagya\|vairāgya (वैराग्य)]]
	~~हि <br />~~		* [[Atma Vichara\|ātma-vicāra (आत्मविचार)]]
	~~ब्रह्म~~-~~जिज्ञासा-योग्यता <br />~~
	~~मता <br />~~

	=== ~~Transliteration (लिप्यांतरण)~~ ===		=== Topics ===
	~~vivekino viraktasya śama~~-~~ādi-guṇa-śālinaḥ \| mumukṣor eva hi brahmajijñāsā-yogyatā matā \|\| 17 \|\|~~		* Necessity of Sadhana
			* Role of Guru in Spiritual Progress
			* Rare Opportunities and Divine Grace
			* Self-inquiry and Realization
			* Detachment and Discrimination as Spiritual Qualities

	=== ~~Translation~~ (~~अनुवाद~~) ===		=== Categories (वर्गीकरण) ===
	~~Only one with discrimination, detachment, and virtues like calmness, who is also eager~~ for liberation~~, is considered fit for inquiry into Brahman.~~		* Teaching a method
			* Listing prerequisites (for liberation)
			* Describing spiritual progress

	=== ~~Word~~-by-~~Word Meaning (अन्वय के साथ शब्दार्थ)~~ ===		=== S-V-O Tuples or Propositions as Text ===
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+ Subject-Verb-Object (S-V-O) Tuples
			! Subject !! Verb !! Object
	\|-		\|-
	~~! Sanskrit (संस्कृत) !! English Meaning (अर्थ) !! Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)~~		\| Devotee \|\| bows \|\| Govinda
	\|-
	\| ~~विवेकिनः (vivekinaḥ)~~ \|\| ~~of the discriminating one~~ \|~~\| विवेकशील व्यक्ति का~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~विरक्तस्य (viraktasya)~~ \|\| ~~of the detached~~ \|\| ~~विरक्त व्यक्ति का~~		\| Liberation \|\| is not attained \|\| without countless virtuous deeds
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~शम-आदि-गुण-शालिनः~~ (~~śama-ādi-guṇa-śālinaḥ~~) \|\| ~~endowed with virtues like calmness~~ \|\| ~~शम आदि गुणों से युक्त~~		\| Three things (human birth, liberation desire, association with enlightened beings) \|\| occur \|\| by divine grace
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~मुमुक्षोः (mumukṣoḥ)~~ \|\| of the ~~one desiring liberation \|\| मोक्ष की इच्छा रखने वाले का~~		\| Intelligent and wise person \|\| is fit \|\| knowledge of the Self
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~एव (eva)~~ \|\| ~~only~~ \|\| ~~केवल~~		\| Actions \|\| purify \|\| mind
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~हि (hi)~~ \|\| ~~indeed~~ \|\| ~~वास्तव में~~		\| Reality \|\| is realized \|\| through discernment
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा-योग्यता (brahma-jijñāsā-yogyatā)~~ \|\| ~~fitness for inquiry into Brahman~~ \|\| ~~ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा के लिए योग्यता~~		\| Wise and steadfast person \|\| should strive \|\| for liberation
	\|-
	~~\| मता (matā) \|\| is considered \|\| मानी जाती है~~
	\|}		\|}

	~~=== कर्ता-क्रिया-विधान / S-V-O Tuples ===~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	~~\|+ कर्ता-क्रिया-विधान / Subject-Verb-Object (S-V-O) Tuples~~
	! कर्ता (Subject) !! क्रिया (Verb) !! विधान (Object) !! अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद / English Translation !! हिंदी अनुवाद / Hindi Translation
	\|-
	\| विवेकिनो विरक्तस्य शमादिगुणशालिनः मुमुक्षोः \|\| मता \|\| ब्रह्मजिज्ञासायोग्यता \|\| Fitness for inquiry into Brahman is attributed to the discriminative, detached, virtue-endowed seeker. \|\| विवेकशील, विरक्त, गुणधारी मुमुक्ष की ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा के प्रति योग्यता मानी जाती है।
	\|}

	~~=== Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ) ===~~
	* [[viveka\|viveka (विवेक)]]
	* [[vairagya\|vairagya (वैराग्य)]]
	* [[mumukṣutva\|mumukṣutva (मुमुक्षुत्व)]]
	* [[brahma-jijñāsā\|brahma-jijñāsā (ब्रह्मजिज्ञासा)]]

	~~=== Categories (वर्गीकरण) ===~~
	* Discrimination
	* Detachment
	* Inquiry
	* Spiritual Qualification

	~~=== Commentary (टीका) ===~~
	This verse outlines the essential qualifications for undertaking the inquiry into Brahman. It emphasizes the importance of viveka (discrimination) and vairagya (detachment) as foundational virtues that prepare a seeker for higher spiritual inquiries. The presence of virtues such as śama (calmness) and the sincere desire for liberation (mumukṣutva) are highlighted as necessary traits. Together, these qualities prepare the aspirant to embark on the deeper philosophical and spiritual exploration that the inquiry into Brahman entails. In the Vedantic tradition, these qualities are often grouped as part of sādhanā catuṣṭaya, the fourfold qualification necessary for self-realization.

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	== Sloka 17 ==		== Sloka 17 ==
	~~'''Original Text:'''~~

			=== Sloka (श्लोक) ===

	<pre>		<pre>
	विवेकिनो विरक्तस्य ~~शमादिगुणशालिनः ।~~		विवेकिनो विरक्तस्य शमादिगुणशालिनः।
	मुमुक्षोरेव हि ब्रह्मजिज्ञासायोग्यता ~~मता ॥~~ १७ ॥		मुमुक्षोरेव हि ब्रह्मजिज्ञासायोग्यता मता॥ १७ ॥
	</pre>		</pre>

	~~Certainly! Here's the detailed analysis of the provided verse:~~		=== पदच्छेद / Padaccheda ===
			विवेकिनः <br />
	- ~~Transliteration:~~		विरक्तस्य <br />
	~~```~~		शम-आदि-गुण-शालिनः <br />
	~~vivekino viraktasya śamādi~~-~~guṇa~~-~~śālinaḥ \|~~		मुमुक्षोः <br />
	~~mumukṣoreva hi brahmajijñāsāyogyatā matā \|\| 17 \|\|~~		एव <br />
	~~```~~		हि <br />
			ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा-योग्यता <br />
			मता <br />

	- ~~Translation:~~		=== Transliteration (लिप्यांतरण) ===
	"The aptitude for inquiry into Brahman is indeed considered to be the true qualification of one who is discerning, dispassionate, endowed with the qualities of calmness and others, and desirous of liberation."		vivekino viraktasya śama-ādi-guṇa-śālinaḥ \| mumukṣor eva hi brahmajijñāsā-yogyatā matā \|\| 17 \|\|

	- Word Meanings:		=== Translation (अनुवाद) ===
	* vivekinaḥ - of the discerning, one ~~who has~~ discrimination		Only one with discrimination, detachment, and virtues like calmness, who is also eager for liberation, is considered fit for inquiry into Brahman.
	* viraktasya - of the dispassionate, ~~one who has~~ detachment
	* śama-ādi-guṇa-śālinaḥ - endowed with qualities like calmness, ~~etc.~~
	* mumukṣoḥ - desirous of liberation
	* eva - indeed
	* hi - because
	* brahmajijñāsā - inquiry into Brahman
	* yogyatā - qualification, eligibility
	* matā - considered, thought

	- ~~Commentary:~~		=== Word-by-Word Meaning (अन्वय के साथ शब्दार्थ) ===
			{\| class="wikitable"
	~~This verse underscores~~ the ~~essential qualifications required~~ for ~~a seeker who wishes to inquire~~ into Brahman~~, the ultimate reality or truth. The verse highlights four principal qualities:~~		\|-
			! Sanskrit (संस्कृत) !! English Meaning (अर्थ) !! Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)
			\|-
			\| विवेकिनः (vivekinaḥ) \|\| of the discriminating one \|\| विवेकशील व्यक्ति का
			\|-
			\| विरक्तस्य (viraktasya) \|\| of the detached \|\| विरक्त व्यक्ति का
			\|-
			\| शम-आदि-गुण-शालिनः (śama-ādi-guṇa-śālinaḥ) \|\| endowed with virtues like calmness \|\| शम आदि गुणों से युक्त
			\|-
			\| मुमुक्षोः (mumukṣoḥ) \|\| of the one desiring liberation \|\| मोक्ष की इच्छा रखने वाले का
			\|-
			\| एव (eva) \|\| only \|\| केवल
			\|-
			\| हि (hi) \|\| indeed \|\| वास्तव में
			\|-
			\| ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा-योग्यता (brahma-jijñāsā-yogyatā) \|\| fitness for inquiry into Brahman \|\| ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा के लिए योग्यता
			\|-
			\| मता (matā) \|\| is considered \|\| मानी जाती है
			\|}

	~~1. Viveka~~ (~~Discernment~~): The ability to ~~distinguish between~~ the ~~transient and the permanent~~, ~~the real and the unreal. A viveki is someone who perceives the ultimate truth beyond the ephemeral world~~.		=== कर्ता-क्रिया-विधान / S-V-O Tuples ===
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+ कर्ता-क्रिया-विधान / Subject-Verb-Object (S-V-O) Tuples
			! कर्ता (Subject) !! क्रिया (Verb) !! विधान (Object) !! अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद / English Translation !! हिंदी अनुवाद / Hindi Translation
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			\| विवेकिनो विरक्तस्य शमादिगुणशालिनः मुमुक्षोः \|\| मता \|\| ब्रह्मजिज्ञासायोग्यता \|\| Fitness for inquiry into Brahman is attributed to the discriminative, detached, virtue-endowed seeker. \|\| विवेकशील, विरक्त, गुणधारी मुमुक्ष की ब्रह्म-जिज्ञासा के प्रति योग्यता मानी जाती है।
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	2. ~~Vairagya~~ (~~Dispassion~~)~~: A state of detachment from material pleasures and desires. It is an essential quality to maintain focus on spiritual goals without being distracted by worldly attachments.~~		=== Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ) ===
			* [[viveka\|viveka (विवेक)]]
			* [[vairagya\|vairagya (वैराग्य)]]
			* [[mumukṣutva\|mumukṣutva (मुमुक्षुत्व)]]
			* [[brahma-jijñāsā\|brahma-jijñāsā (ब्रह्मजिज्ञासा)]]

	3. ~~Śamādi-Guṇas (Qualities like Calmness, etc.)~~: This refers to the shat-sampat, the six virtues necessary for a spiritual aspirant, typically including śama (calmness of mind), dama (control of the senses), uparati (renunciation), titiksha (forbearance), śraddha (faith), and samādhāna (concentration).		=== Categories (वर्गीकरण) ===
			* Discrimination
			* Detachment
			* Inquiry
			* Spiritual Qualification

	4. ~~Mumukṣutva~~ (~~Desire~~ for ~~Liberation)~~~~: A strong,~~ sincere desire ~~to attain moksha, or~~ liberation ~~from the cycle of birth and death~~. ~~Without this intense longing~~, ~~other efforts may wane over time.~~		=== Commentary (टीका) ===
			This verse outlines the essential qualifications for undertaking the inquiry into Brahman. It emphasizes the importance of viveka (discrimination) and vairagya (detachment) as foundational virtues that prepare a seeker for higher spiritual inquiries. The presence of virtues such as śama (calmness) and the sincere desire for liberation (mumukṣutva) are highlighted as necessary traits. Together, these qualities prepare the aspirant to embark on the deeper philosophical and spiritual exploration that the inquiry into Brahman entails. In the Vedantic tradition, these qualities are often grouped as part of sādhanā catuṣṭaya, the fourfold qualification necessary for self-realization.
	~~The verse is a succinct guide for aspirants~~ on the spiritual ~~path~~, ~~suggesting that merely intellectual or ritualistic pursuits without~~ these ~~core~~ qualities ~~may not lead to true understanding or realization~~ of ~~Brahman. It invites aspirants to cultivate these virtues to qualify themselves~~ for ~~a deep and transformative inquiry into the ultimate truth~~.

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	~~Further Readings:'''~~
	* [[Vedanta]]
	* [[Vivekachudamani]]

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== Sloka 17 ==
'''Original Text:'''
<pre>
विवेकिनो विरक्तस्य शमादिगुणशालिनः ।
मुमुक्षोरेव हि ब्रह्मजिज्ञासायोग्यता मता ॥ १७ ॥
</pre>

Certainly! Here's the detailed analysis of the provided verse:

- **Transliteration:**
```
vivekino viraktasya śamādi-guṇa-śālinaḥ |
mumukṣoreva hi brahmajijñāsāyogyatā matā || 17 ||
```

- **Translation:**
"The aptitude for inquiry into Brahman is indeed considered to be the true qualification of one who is discerning, dispassionate, endowed with the qualities of calmness and others, and desirous of liberation."

- **Word Meanings:**
* **vivekinaḥ** - of the discerning, one who has discrimination
* **viraktasya** - of the dispassionate, one who has detachment
* **śama-ādi-guṇa-śālinaḥ** - endowed with qualities like calmness, etc.
* **mumukṣoḥ** - desirous of liberation
* **eva** - indeed
* **hi** - because
* **brahmajijñāsā** - inquiry into Brahman
* **yogyatā** - qualification, eligibility
* **matā** - considered, thought

- **Commentary:**

This verse underscores the essential qualifications required for a seeker who wishes to inquire into Brahman, the ultimate reality or truth. The verse highlights four principal qualities:

1. **Viveka (Discernment)**: The ability to distinguish between the transient and the permanent, the real and the unreal. A viveki is someone who perceives the ultimate truth beyond the ephemeral world.

2. **Vairagya (Dispassion)**: A state of detachment from material pleasures and desires. It is an essential quality to maintain focus on spiritual goals without being distracted by worldly attachments.

3. **Śamādi-Guṇas (Qualities like Calmness, etc.)**: This refers to the shat-sampat, the six virtues necessary for a spiritual aspirant, typically including śama (calmness of mind), dama (control of the senses), uparati (renunciation), titiksha (forbearance), śraddha (faith), and samādhāna (concentration).

4. **Mumukṣutva (Desire for Liberation)**: A strong, sincere desire to attain moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Without this intense longing, other efforts may wane over time.

The verse is a succinct guide for aspirants on the spiritual path, suggesting that merely intellectual or ritualistic pursuits without these core qualities may not lead to true understanding or realization of Brahman. It invites aspirants to cultivate these virtues to qualify themselves for a deep and transformative inquiry into the ultimate truth.

'''

Further Readings:'''
* [[Vedanta]]
* [[Vivekachudamani]]