Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – गुणाज्ञानम अविज्ञानं गुणि जञानम अभिज्ञता

Shloka (श्लोक)

[बर]गुणाज्ञानम अविज्ञानं गुणि जञानम अभिज्ञता
परस्परगुणान एते न विजानन्ति कर्हि चित

⚡ Quick Meaning

Knowledge of qualities is different from the nature of the seer; they do not comprehend each other’s qualities at all.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka teaches that while we can understand qualities, the true essence of the seer does not grasp them. The seers remain oblivious to one another’s intrinsic qualities, stressing individuality and separation in experiences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह सिखाता है कि हालांकि हम गुणों को समझ सकते हैं, लेकिन दर्शक का वास्तविक सार उन्हें नहीं समझता। दर्शक एक-दूसरे के अंतर्निहित गुणों से अनभिज्ञ रहते हैं, जो अनुभवों में व्यक्तित्व और पृथकता पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is vital to the discourse in the Ashvamedhika Parva and reflects on the philosophical divide between perception and the perceiver’s essence.

Meaning

It emphasizes that while senses can identify qualities, they do not integrate or recognize the essence of others, leading to a deeper exploration of isolation in individual experiences.

Application

This insight encourages personal reflection on how we perceive qualities versus the essence of individual experiences, fostering greater understanding and compassion towards others.