Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एताञ शॊकभयॊत्सेकान मॊहनान सुखदुःखयॊः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एताञ शॊकभयॊत्सेकान मॊहनान सुखदुःखयॊः
पश्यामि साक्षिवल लॊके देहस्यास्य विचेष्टनात

⚡ Quick Meaning

One observes the phantoms of grief and happiness, seeing the soul’s actions amid bodily experiences.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on the confusion caused by attachments to joy and sorrow. It mentions the act of witnessing these transient emotions without getting lost in them, observing how the physical body engages while the true self remains detached.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक खुशी और दुःख के संबंध में मचने वाली भ्रांतियों पर प्रकाश डालता है। यह इन क्षणिक भावनाओं को देखे जाने के कार्य का उल्लेख करता है, बिना खोए, यह देखता है कि कैसे भौतिक शरीर संलग्न होता है जबकि सच्चा आत्मा अलग रहती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is a part of the Shanti Parva, illustrating the observer’s perspective on life’s dualities.

Meaning

It signifies clarity of vision, encouraging one to recognize that emotions are passing states rather than the essence of existence.

Application

This shloka encourages mindfulness in emotional experiences, promoting the practice of observing rather than becoming overwhelmed by feelings.