Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एतान गुणांस तु कषेत्रज्ञॊ भुङ्क्ते नैभिः स भुज्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतान गुणांस तु कषेत्रज्ञॊ भुङ्क्ते नैभिः स भुज्यते
निर्गुणॊ गुणभुक चैव गुणस्रष्टा गुणाधिकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains the relationship between the qualities (gunas) and the person who experiences them (Kshetragna).

Translations

English Translation

This verse elucidates that while the conscious being (Kshetragna) experiences the three qualities of nature, he himself does not get tainted by them. It states that the divine is both the creator and the master of these qualities, underscoring the distinction between the observer and the observed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक स्पष्ट करता है कि जब्त व्यक्ति (क्षेत्रज्ञ) इन तीन गुणों का अनुभव करता है, लेकिन वह स्वयं इनमें से प्रभावित नहीं होता। यह बताता है कि ईश्वर इन गुणों का निर्माता और स्वामी दोनों है, जिससे दर्शक और देखे जाने वाले के बीच का भेद उजागर होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is addressed within the sacred Shanti Parva where wisdom regarding the self and the nature of existence is imparted by sage Vyasa.

Meaning

It emphasizes the eternal nature of the soul that experiences qualities without being affected by them, showing the transcendence of the spiritual self.

Application

This understanding encourages practitioners to remain aware of their true nature and detach from qualities that limit their spiritual path.