Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गूढं मां परश्नवित परश्नं पृच्छसे तवम इहानघ

Shloka (श्लोक)

गूढं मां परश्नवित परश्नं पृच्छसे तवम इहानघ
न हय एष तर्कया शक्यॊ वक्तुं वर्षशतैर अपि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the depth of a question that cannot be answered merely through reasoning.

Translations

English Translation

You ask me a hidden question, O sinless one, but it cannot be answered through logic, even after a hundred years of deliberation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आप मुझसे एक गुप्त प्रश्न पूछते हैं, हे निर्बाध, लेकिन इसे तर्क द्वारा, यहाँ तक कि सौ वर्षों के विचार के बाद भी, उत्तर नहीं दिया जा सकता।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the limitations of logic in understanding complex spiritual truths, prevalent in Bhishma’s dialogues.

Meaning

It acknowledges that some truths require deeper insights beyond rational thought.

Application

This encourages seekers to adopt humility and to seek wisdom from scriptures and teachings rather than relying solely on intellect.