Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न तव असौ चक्षुषा गराह्यॊ न च सर्वैर अपीन्द्रियैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न तव असौ चक्षुषा गराह्यॊ न च सर्वैर अपीन्द्रियैः
मनसैव परदीपेन महान आत्मनि दृश्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The self is beyond sensory perception and can only be understood through deeper contemplation.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka suggests that the true essence of the self is not perceptible through ordinary senses; rather, it requires deep mental insight to comprehend the true self.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सुझाव देता है कि आत्मा का सच्चा सार सामान्य इंद्रियों के माध्यम से समझा नहीं जा सकता; बल्कि, इसकी समझ के लिए गहरे मानसिक अंतर्दृष्टि की आवश्यकता होती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the limitations of sensory perception in grasping the true self, a frequent theme in spiritual texts.

Meaning

The focus is on introspection as a crucial process in understanding the self as separate from physical experiences.

Application

This encourages the practice of meditation and inner exploration to gain insight into one’s true nature.