Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अप्रकाशॊ ऽपरवृत्तिश च परमादॊ मॊह एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

अप्रकाशॊ ऽपरवृत्तिश च परमादॊ मॊह एव च
तमस्य एतानि जायन्ते विवृद्धे कुरुनन्दन

⚡ Quick Meaning

Ignorance and inactivity arise from the mode of darkness.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka elaborates that ignorance, inertia, and delusion emerge from the influence of tamas, warning against a state where a person becomes stagnant and unproductive due to darkness within their mind.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अज्ञानता, निष्क्रियता और भ्रांति तामस गुण से उत्पन्न होती हैं, और चेतावनी देता है कि व्यक्ति क्या मानसिक रूप से ठहराव और निष्क्रियता का अनुभव कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

The verse highlights the tendencies that lead to a lack of clarity and direction, part of the larger discourse on the three gunas in the human psyche.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of how darkness influences our thought patterns and actions negatively.

Application

Understanding these aspects can encourage us to seek knowledge and clarity, moving away from ignorance and inertia.