Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – सत्त्वं वैकारिकं यॊनिर इन्द्रियाणां परकाशिका

Shloka (श्लोक)

सत्त्वं वैकारिकं यॊनिर इन्द्रियाणां परकाशिका
न हि सत्त्वात परॊ भावः कश चिद अन्यॊ विधीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Sattva is of a character revealing the essence of the senses; beyond sattva, no other attribute exists.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes that sattva represents the essence that illuminates the senses and that there is no quality or attribute that surpasses sattva in significance, as it is essential for clarity and awareness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि सत्त्व वह तत्व है जो इंद्रियों के प्रकाश का प्रतीक है और सत्त्व के परे कोई अन्य गुण या विशेषता नहीं है, क्योंकि यह स्पष्टता और जागरूकता के लिए आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

This particular shloka sheds light on the importance of sattva in philosophical discourse found in the Mahabharata’s Ashvamedhika Parva.

Meaning

It encapsulates the idea that without the presence of sattva, higher states of consciousness and understanding cannot be attained.

Application

Focusing on cultivating sattva through positive thoughts and actions is vital for achieving mental clarity and spiritual enlightenment.