Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एवम आहुः समाहारं कषेत्रम अध्यात्मचिन्तकाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवम आहुः समाहारं कषेत्रम अध्यात्मचिन्तकाः
सथितॊ मनसि यॊ भावः स वै कषेत्रज्ञ उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This describes the realm of the senses and consciousness, holding that the state of mind determines the essence of the field of experience.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka explains that those who engage in spiritual contemplation refer to the field of experiences as the realm of consciousness, where the disposition of the mind characterizes the field knower.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो लोग आध्यात्मिक चिंतन में संलग्न होते हैं वे अनुभवों के क्षेत्र को चेतना के क्षेत्र के रूप में मानते हैं, जहाँ मन की स्थिति उस क्षेत्र के ज्ञाता का लक्षण बनती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka resides within Shanti Parva, which focuses on the relationship between the self, consciousness, and the experiences of life.

Meaning

It emphasizes that the mental state dictates how one perceives and interacts with the surrounding world, linking consciousness deeply with personal experience.

Application

Awareness of one’s mental state can vastly improve experiences in life, urging individuals to cultivate positive thoughts and awareness for a richer understanding of reality.