Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न दृश्यश चक्षुषा यॊ ऽसौ न सपृश्यः सपर्शनेन च

Shloka (श्लोक)

न दृश्यश चक्षुषा यॊ ऽसौ न सपृश्यः सपर्शनेन च
न घरेयश चैव गन्धेन रसेन च विवर्जितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The eternal essence is beyond sensory perception and experience.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that the ultimate reality cannot be seen, touched, smelled, or tasted; it is beyond the grasp of any physical senses and represents the ineffable truth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि शाश्वत सत्य को न तो आंखों से देखा जा सकता है, न छुआ जा सकता है, न सुगंध से महसूस किया जा सकता है। यह सभी इन्द्रियों से परे एक अमूर्त सत्य का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

From the Shanti Parva, this shloka illustrates the limitations of sensory experiences in comprehending the divine nature.

Meaning

The existence of the ultimate reality transcends human perception, driving attention towards inner realization.

Application

Incorporating this awareness can enhance spiritual practice, prompting practitioners to seek deeper understanding beyond superficial experiences.