Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – तरैगुण्यविषया वेदा निस्त्रैगुण्यॊ भवाद्जुन

Shloka (श्लोक)

तरैगुण्यविषया वेदा निस्त्रैगुण्यॊ भवाद्जुन
निर्द्वन्द्वॊ नित्यसत्त्वस्थॊ निर्यॊगक्षेम आत्मवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

The Vedas deal with the three gunas; the self is beyond them, Arjuna, being established in the eternal.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that the Vedas recognize the three gunas (qualities of nature) but indicates that the true self transcends these qualities, suggesting that one can achieve a state of peace and stability by realizing their eternal nature beyond worldly influences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह स्पष्ट करता है कि वेद तीन गुणों को मान्यता देते हैं, लेकिन यह भी बताता है कि वास्तविक आत्मा इन गुणों से परे है, यह सुझाते हुए कि एक स्थायी स्थिति को प्राप्त करने का मार्ग अपने शाश्वत स्व को पहचानना है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Bhishma Parva and is part of a larger discourse on the nature of reality and the self in relation to the material world.

Meaning

The deep meaning reflects the idea that understanding one’s eternal essence enables liberation from the binding qualities of the material world, achieving a more serene existence.

Application

Practically, this teaching urges individuals to detach from the transient nature of worldly desires and instead focus on realizing their true self, fostering a deeper sense of peace.