Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पञ्च जञानेन संधाय मनसि सथापयेद यतिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पञ्च जञानेन संधाय मनसि सथापयेद यतिः
यदैतान्य अवतिष्ठन्ते मनः सस्थानि चात्मनि
परसीदन्ति च संस्थाय तदा बरह्म परकाशते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the significance of establishing the mind for attaining higher knowledge.

Translations

English Translation

The verse explains that the ascetic should center their mind using the five knowledge senses. When these faculties are established and aligned with the self, true wisdom descends and reveals the light of Brahman.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक योगी को अपने मन को पांच ज्ञान इंद्रियों से केंद्रित करना चाहिए। जब ये इंद्रियाँ आत्मा के साथ सुसंगत हो जाती हैं, तब सच्चा ज्ञान प्रकट होकर ब्रह्म की ज्योति को प्रकट करता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in Shanti Parva, this shloka elaborates on the synthesis of sensory knowledge to achieve spiritual illumination.

Meaning

It elaborates the importance of focusing the mind through sensory engagement to gain deeper insights into the nature of reality.

Application

Utilizing sensory experience through mindful practices can lead to profound realizations and an expanded state of consciousness.