Mahabharata Shanti Parva – इन्द्रियाणि हि सर्वाणि परदर्शयति सा सदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

इन्द्रियाणि हि सर्वाणि परदर्शयति सा सदा
परीतिः सत्त्वं रजः शॊकस तमॊ मॊहश च ते तरयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The senses always reveal themselves, showcasing the three qualities: light, passion, and ignorance.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights how the senses continually present themselves, influencing our understanding through the three gunas: sattva (purity), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance), and the interplay between these qualities dictates our perceptions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि इंद्रियाँ हमेशा अपने आप को प्रकट करती हैं, हमारे समर्पण को तीन गुणों: सत्त्व (पवित्रता), रजस (जुनून) और तमस (अज्ञानता) के माध्यम से प्रभावित करती हैं, और इन गुणों के बीच का संबंध हमारी धारणाओं को निर्धारित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This is discussed in the Shanti Parva, which delves into how the senses interact with the mind and the qualities of nature.

Meaning

It elucidates how our perceptions are shaped by these inherent qualities, influencing our mental and emotional states.

Application

This shloka encourages mindfulness and awareness of how various qualities influence our experiences and reactions in life.