Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – पुरुषः परकृतिस्थॊ हि भुङ्क्ते परकृतिजान गुणान

Shloka (श्लोक)

पुरुषः परकृतिस्थॊ हि भुङ्क्ते परकृतिजान गुणान
कारणं गुणसङ्गॊ ऽसय सदसद्यॊनिजन्मसु

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka indicates that the individual soul is influenced by nature and experiences its qualities across different births.

Translations

English Translation

This verse asserts that the soul resides in nature and enjoys the qualities that it inherits. It also addresses the causal connection between the soul’s attributes and its various incarnations, emphasizing a cycle of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि आत्मा प्रकृति में स्थित है और वह उन गुणों का आनंद लेती है जो उसे विरासत में मिलते हैं। यह आत्मा के लक्षणों और उसके विभिन्न अवतारों के बीच कारणात्मक संबंध को भी संबोधित करता है, अस्तित्व के चक्र को प्रमुख बनाता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching appears in Bhishma Parva and seeks to explain the relationship of the soul with Prakriti, along with the essences carried through lifetimes.

Meaning

It portrays the idea that individuality experiences everything according to its inherent qualities, evolving through each life in a cycle of learning.

Application

This knowledge inspires individuals to understand their inherent tendencies and traits aiding in personal and spiritual growth across lifetimes.