Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तमॊ हय अस्तविधं हित्वा जहौ पञ्च विधं रजः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तमॊ हय अस्तविधं हित्वा जहौ पञ्च विधं रजः
ततः सत्त्वं जहौ धीमांस तद अद्भुतम इवाभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the transition from tamas (darkness) through rajas (passion) to sattva (purity) which is extraordinary in nature.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka illustrates the shedding of tamas, moving beyond the five forms of rajas, leading to the emergence of sattva, which is described as marvelous. It signifies a profound transformation in consciousness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक तमस को छोड़ने, रजस की पांच अवस्थाओं से गुजरने, और अंत में अद्भुत सत्त्व में पहुँचने का वर्णन करता है। यह चेतना में एक गहन परिवर्तन का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse originates from the Shanti Parva and focuses on the nature of consciousness and its transformative powers.

Meaning

It signifies the journey of the soul through various states of existence, ultimately reaching a state of purity and enlightenment.

Application

This shloka can inspire individuals to cultivate sattva by letting go of negativity and striving for higher states of consciousness.