Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यदा निर्गुणम आप्नॊति धयानं मनसि पूर्वजम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदा निर्गुणम आप्नॊति धयानं मनसि पूर्वजम
तदा परज्ञायते बरह्म निकस्यं निकसे यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

When the mind reaches the formless through meditation, it realizes the essence of the ultimate reality.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that when the mind transcends qualities through focused meditation, it can perceive the ultimate reality, which is beyond forms and attributes, achieving true knowledge of Brahman.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि जब मन ध्यान के माध्यम से गुणों को पार करता है, तो वह अंतिम वास्तविकता का ज्ञान प्राप्त करता है, जो रूपों और गुणों से परे है और ब्रह्म की सच्ची पहचान करता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in Shanti Parva, this shloka emphasizes the importance of meditation in attaining a deeper understanding of reality.

Meaning

The core message is the deep, transformative experience that arises from meditation, moving from the manifest to the unmanifest, leading to insights into the nature of existence.

Application

This teaching encourages mindfulness and meditation as tools for understanding one’s true nature and reality, fostering deeper connections with the self and the universe.