Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गन्धेन गावः पश्यन्ति वेदैः पश्यन्ति बराह्मणाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

गन्धेन गावः पश्यन्ति वेदैः पश्यन्ति बराह्मणाः
चारैः पश्यन्ति राजानश चक्षुर्भ्याम इतरे जनाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Different beings perceive the world through various means and senses.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights how different entities perceive the world through distinct faculties. Cows see through scent, the Vedas through knowledge, Brahmins through wisdom, while kings observe through their eyes, and other beings through various senses.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को उजागर करता है कि विभिन्न प्राणी दुनिया का अनुभव विभिन्न साधनों और इंद्रियों के माध्यम से करते हैं। गायें गंध से देखती हैं, वेद ज्ञान से, ब्राह्मण ज्ञान से, जबकि राजाओं की दृष्टि उनकी आँखों के माध्यम से होती है और अन्य प्राणियों की जानकारियाँ विभिन्न इंद्रियों से होती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse originates from the Udyoga Parva, which discusses strategies and the perspectives of different beings in the context of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka emphasizes the diverse ways in which all living beings perceive their environment, reflecting the uniqueness of each entity.

Application

This teaches us to appreciate different perspectives among people and encourages inclusivity based on understanding diverse experiences.