Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तरिविधा भवति शरद्धा देहिनां सा सवभावजा

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरीभगवान उवाच
तरिविधा भवति शरद्धा देहिनां सा सवभावजा
सात्त्विकी राजसी चैव तामसी चेति तां शृणु

⚡ Quick Meaning

The Supreme Being explains that the faith of individuals is of three types based on their intrinsic nature: sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic.

Translations

English Translation

This verse names three forms of faith based on personal qualities. Sattvic faith leads to purity and knowledge, Rajasic faith to ambition and desire, while Tamasic faith results in ignorance and lethargy, each shape one’s spiritual journey and practices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यक्तियों की श्रद्धा के तीन रूपों का उल्लेख करता है, जो उनके स्वाभाविक गुणों पर आधारित होते हैं। सात्त्विक श्रद्धा शुद्धता और ज्ञान की ओर ले जाती है, रजसिक श्रद्धा महत्वाकांक्षा और इच्छाओं की ओर, जबकि तमसिक श्रद्धा अज्ञानता और उत्साहहीनता की ओर ले जाती है।

Commentary

Context

In this segment, Lord Krishna elaborates on the nature of faith as a fundamental aspect of one’s spiritual character amidst the ongoing discourse with Arjuna.

Meaning

This verse underlines that one’s faith is influenced by their inherent qualities, which plays a crucial role in their actions and spiritual evolution.

Application

Understanding one’s type of faith can help in directing spiritual practices towards improvement and achieving true contentment.