Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अव्यक्तात परसृतं जञानं ततॊ बुद्धिस ततॊ मनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अव्यक्तात परसृतं जञानं ततॊ बुद्धिस ततॊ मनः
मनः शरॊत्रादिभिर युक्तं शब्दादीन साधु पश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Knowledge emerges from the unmanifest, followed by intelligence, and then the mind, which perceives the world through senses.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains the process of awareness: knowledge originates from a state beyond perception, leading to the development of intelligence and then mental faculties, which interact with the external world through senses. It presents a chain of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चेतना की प्रक्रिया को स्पष्ट करता है: ज्ञान अव्यक्त स्थिति से उत्पन्न होता है, जो बुद्धि और फिर मानसिक क्षमताओं के विकास की ओर ले जाता है, जो इंद्रियों के माध्यम से बाहरी दुनिया के साथ बातचीत करती हैं। यह अस्तित्व की श्रृंखला प्रस्तुत करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of a philosophical discussion in the Shanti Parva where the nature of consciousness and perception are explored, emphasizing the depth of knowledge.

Meaning

It indicates that the journey of understanding begins from the primordial state of existence through various levels until it interacts with the sensory world.

Application

This teaching encourages us to seek knowledge beyond mere appearances. By developing deeper understanding, we can enhance our perception and interaction with the world.