Mahabharata Vana Parva – इन्द्रियैः सृज्यते यद यत तत तद वयक्तम इति समृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

इन्द्रियैः सृज्यते यद यत तत तद वयक्तम इति समृतम
अव्यक्तम इति विज्ञेयं लिङ्गग्राह्यम अतीन्द्रियम

⚡ Quick Meaning

What is perceived through the senses is deemed tangible; what is beyond perception is considered the unknown and intangible.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the dual concept of reality where that which can be sensed and perceived is classified as manifest, while that which eludes sensory perception exists as the formless or unmanifest reality, pointing toward deeper spiritual insights.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वास्तविकता के दोहरे स्वरूप को स्पष्ट करता है, जहाँ जिसे इन्द्रियों द्वारा अनुभव किया जा सकता है वह प्रकट माना जाता है, जबकि जो अनुभव की सीमा से परे है, वह अदृश्य या अव्यक्त वास्तविकता के रूप में जाना जाता है, जो ध्यान में गहराई का संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

Also found in the Vana Parva, this verse engages with philosophical ideas about perception and reality, encouraging one to differentiate between the seen and the unseen.

Meaning

It calls attention to the limitations of sensory perception in understanding the profound nature of existence, inviting deeper inquiry into spiritual truths.

Application

This shloka encourages exploration beyond sensory experiences, prompting a search for inner truth and holistic understanding of reality.