Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सरजस तामसैर भावैश चयुतॊ हेतुबलान्वितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सरजस तामसैर भावैश चयुतॊ हेतुबलान्वितः
कषेत्रज्ञम एवानुयाति पांसुर वातेरितॊ यथा
न च तैः सपृश्यते भावॊ न ते तेन महात्मना

⚡ Quick Meaning

Even though influenced by qualities, the embodied soul follows the body like dust blown by the wind, untouched by these qualities under the influence of a great soul.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes how the soul is influenced by different qualities, like sattva (goodness) and tamas (ignorance). It illustrates that, despite this influence, the fundamental nature of the soul remains pure and untouched, similar to dust carried by wind, following its inherent nature while being guided by a great soul.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि आत्मा विभिन्न गुणों, जैसे सत्तва (गुणवत्ता) और तमस (अज्ञानता) से प्रभावित होती है। यह यह बताता है कि इस प्रभाव के बावजूद, आत्मा की मौलिक प्रकृति शुद्ध और अप्रभावित रहती है, जैसे हवा द्वारा उठाई गई धूल, अपनी मूल प्रकृति का पालन करती है जबकि एक महान आत्मा द्वारा मार्गदर्शित होती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of Shanti Parva and discusses the nature of the soul in relation to the body and qualities, emphasizing the distinction between the two.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka reveals that the soul does not get tainted by bodily attachments or qualities and retains its purity amidst external influences.

Application

This teaching reminds us to look beyond physical and superficial qualities, focusing instead on the essence and purity of one’s soul, cultivating inner strength and wisdom.