Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – शरॊत्रं तवक चक्षुषी जिह्वा नासिका चैव पञ्चमी

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरॊत्रं तवक चक्षुषी जिह्वा नासिका चैव पञ्चमी
पादौ पायुर उपस्थं च हस्तौ वाग दशमी भवेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The ears, skin, eyes, tongue, nose, and others are classified into sense organs, marking their purpose and function.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka categorizes the sense organs—ears, skin, eyes, tongue, and nose—along with limbs like feet and hands, linking them to human experience through their capacity for perception and actions in the world.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इन्द्रियों की श्रेणी करता है—कान, त्वचा, आंखें, जीभ और नाक—साथ ही पैरों और हाथों जैसे अंगों को भी जोड़ता है, जो उनके अनुभव और कार्यों की क्षमताओं के माध्यम से मानव अनुभव से जुड़े हैं।

Commentary

Context

This part of the Ashvamedhika Parva gives insight into the physical embodiment of perception through the senses.

Meaning

Each organ plays a critical role in how we relate to the world, affecting our interactions and learnings.

Application

By understanding senses, one can enhance their awareness and refine their perceptions for a more profound connection to existence.