Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तमः सत्त्वरजॊ युक्तस तासु तास्व इह यॊनिषु

Shloka (श्लोक)

तमः सत्त्वरजॊ युक्तस तासु तास्व इह यॊनिषु
लीयते ऽपरतिबुद्धत्वाद अबुद्ध जनसेवनात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the qualities of tamas (darkness), rajas (passion), and their implications for consciousness.

Translations

English Translation

This verse indicates that those who are influenced by tamas and rajas remain unaware of their true nature, getting absorbed in worldly attachments due to ignorance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो तामस और राजस प्रवृत्तियों से प्रभावित होते हैं, वे अपनी असली प्रकृति से अनजान रहते हैं और अज्ञानता के कारण सांसारिक आसक्तियों में लिपटे रहते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of a larger explanation regarding the nature of the three gunas (qualities) and their effects on human consciousness.

Meaning

It signifies how ignorance and attachment can bind the soul, inhibiting spiritual growth and awareness.

Application

This teaching encourages the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment to rise above the influences of the gunas, fostering greater self-awareness and spiritual clarity.