Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गन्धवर्णरसस्पर्शा निवर्तन्ते सवभावतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

गन्धवर्णरसस्पर्शा निवर्तन्ते सवभावतः
तथैव सुखदुःखानि विधानम अनुवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Sensory experiences and emotions arise and fade according to one’s nature.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that sensory experiences, such as smell, color, taste, and touch, arise naturally and affect human emotions. It asserts that happiness and sorrow also follow a natural order, corresponding to one’s inherent characteristics and dispositions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि इंद्रिय अनुभव, जैसे कि सुगंध, रंग, स्वाद और स्पर्श, स्वाभाविक रूप से उत्पन्न होते हैं और मानव भावनाओं को प्रभावित करते हैं। यह स्पष्ट करता है कि सुख और दुःख भी एक स्वाभाविक क्रम का अनुसरण करते हैं, जो किसी के आंतरिक गुण और स्वभाव के अनुरूप होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse reveals the cycle of sensory experiences and inner emotions, aligning them with one’s inherent nature.

Meaning

The central meaning highlights that our experiences and emotional responses are rooted in our natural tendencies, suggesting a harmonious balance with sensory input.

Application

Potential applications include cultivating awareness of how our emotions are influenced by sensory experiences, guiding us towards emotional stability and fulfillment.