Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सूक्ष्मेण मनसा विद्मॊ वाचा वक्तुं न शक्नुमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सूक्ष्मेण मनसा विद्मॊ वाचा वक्तुं न शक्नुमः
मनॊ हि मनसा गराह्यं दर्शनेन च दर्शनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Subtle knowledge cannot be spoken of; the mind can only understand what it perceives.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the limitations of verbalization when it comes to subtle knowledge and how the mind only grasps that which is presented through perception, emphasizing the ineffability of deep understanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सूक्ष्म ज्ञान को कहा नहीं जा सकता, लेकिन मन केवल वही समझ सकता है जो उसे अनुभूति के माध्यम से प्राप्त होता है। यह गहन समझ की अमूर्तता को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in Shanti Parva, this verse stresses the essence of subtle reality and challenges faced in expressing profound truths through language.

Meaning

It underlines the power of perception in grasping intricate concepts that often defy articulation.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to engage in direct experience instead of mere words when exploring profound truths.