Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अधिष्ठानानि बुद्धेर हि पृथग अर्थानि पञ्चधा

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधिष्ठानानि बुद्धेर हि पृथग अर्थानि पञ्चधा
पञ्चेन्द्रियाणि यान्य आहुस तान्य अदृश्यॊ ऽधितिष्ठति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Intellect is grounded in various platforms and operates through five discrete faculties.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains that intellect is established on different foundations that host its functions through five distinct sensory faculties, which work invisibly from a higher plane of understanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि बुद्धि विभिन्न आधारों पर स्थापित होती है जो इसकी विशेषता को पांच अलग-अलग इंद्रियों के माध्यम से कार्यान्वित करती है, जो कि उच्चतर समझ के क्षेत्र से अदृश्य रूप से काम करती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is found in Shanti Parva as part of the analysis of intellect and its forms.

Meaning

It addresses the complexity of intellectual processes and their dependence on sensory reality.

Application

This invites us to reflect on the sources and foundations of our understanding and how they shape our intellect.