Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – चत्वारॊ ऽपसु गुणा राजन गन्धस तत्र न विद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

चत्वारॊ ऽपसु गुणा राजन गन्धस तत्र न विद्यते
शब्दः सपर्शश च रूपं च तेजसॊ ऽथ गुणास तरयः
शब्दः सपर्शश च वायॊस तु आकाशे शब्द एव च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains the particular qualities associated with elements excluding smell.

Translations

English Translation

O King, the qualities of sound, touch, form, and light exist in the elements, while smell is absent in the ether and wind.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे राजन, केवल स्वर, स्पर्श, रूप और तेज के गुण तत्वों में पाए जाते हैं, जबकि गंध आकाश और वायु में अनुपस्थित है।

Commentary

Context

This verse delves into the specificity of elemental qualities as discussed in ancient philosophies.

Meaning

It highlights how the essence of physical existence varies across different elements.

Application

By recognizing these elemental distinctions, one can better understand their interaction with the cosmos.