Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – इन्द्रियाणि मनॊ बुद्धिर अस्याधिष्ठानम उच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

इन्द्रियाणि मनॊ बुद्धिर अस्याधिष्ठानम उच्यते
एतैर विमॊहयत्य एष जञानम आवृत्य देहिनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Our senses, mind, and intellect are considered to be the layers obscuring knowledge.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights how the senses, mind, and intellect serve as the foundation of human experience, yet they can also cause confusion. They veil true knowledge and understanding, causing individuals to become trapped in worldly distractions rather than pursuing higher consciousness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि इंद्रियाँ, मन और बुद्धि मानव अनुभव के आधार होते हैं, लेकिन ये भ्रमित भी कर सकते हैं। ये असली ज्ञान और समझ को छिपाते हैं, जिससे व्यक्ति सांसारिक व्यस्तताओं में फंस जाता है और उच्च चेतना को पाने में विफल होता है।

Commentary

Context

Originating from Bhishma Parva, this verse examines the relationship between human faculties and the resulting perception of reality.

Meaning

It conveys that intellectual and sensory engagement can obscure a person’s insight, binding them to material existence and preventing spiritual advancement.

Application

This teaching encourages a conscious effort to disentangle from worldly attachments and elevate oneself toward spiritual realization.