Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पृथग भूतं यदा बुद्ध्या मनॊ भवति केवलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पृथग भूतं यदा बुद्ध्या मनॊ भवति केवलम
तत्रैवं विवृतं शून्यं रजः पर्यवतिष्ठते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes a singularity of mind in the absence of multiplicity.

Translations

English Translation

When the mind is singularly focused by reason, it becomes isolate; thus, in such a state, Rajas manifests as emptiness and stagnation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब मन तर्क से एकल ध्यान केंद्रित करता है, यह पृथक हो जाता है; इस प्रकार, इस स्थिति में, रजस शून्यता और ठहराव के रूप में प्रकट होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is derived from the Shanti Parva and portrays the effects of focused thought.

Meaning

The message here is about how single-minded clarity can lead to a lack of engagement with broader realities.

Application

Striving for a balanced approach to thinking can help avoid stagnation and cultivate growth.