Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – ऊर्ध्वं गच्छन्ति सत्त्वस्था मध्ये तिष्ठन्ति राजसाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ऊर्ध्वं गच्छन्ति सत्त्वस्था मध्ये तिष्ठन्ति राजसाः
जघन्यगुणसंयुक्ता यान्त्य अधस तामसा जनाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those dominated by sattva rise upward, those by rajas remain in the middle, and those by tamas descend.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka articulates the hierarchy of the three gunas, indicating that those who embody sattva elevate themselves spiritually, those influenced by rajas maintain a middle position in activity, while individuals governed by tamas decline towards lower states of consciousness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक तीन गुणों की वर्णक्रम को प्रस्तुत करता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि जो लोग सत्त्व में सामान्य होते हैं वे आत्मिक रूप से उठते हैं, जो रजस से प्रभावित होते हैं वे सक्रियता में मध्य स्थिति बनाए रखते हैं, जबकि जो लोग तमस द्वारा शासित होते हैं वे निम्नतर चेतना की ओर बढ़ते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set within discussions of human behavior and spiritual evolution in the Ashvamedhika Parva of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It illustrates the connection between the qualities of gunas and their impact on human experiences and spiritual journeys.

Application

Understanding how one’s actions resonate with these gunas can empower individuals to rise above negative influences and pursue a more fulfilling life.